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... possible figure ; while in those States which were politically under the control of the opposition these natural importu- nities were aggravated by what seemed a deliberate intention to frustrate as far as possible the efforts of the ...
... possible figure ; while in those States which were politically under the control of the opposition these natural importu- nities were aggravated by what seemed a deliberate intention to frustrate as far as possible the efforts of the ...
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... such difference should be as small as possible ; that it should not be enhanced by unjust suspicions on one side or the other . In the performance of my duty the coöper CHAP . I. ation of your State , as that 10 ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
... such difference should be as small as possible ; that it should not be enhanced by unjust suspicions on one side or the other . In the performance of my duty the coöper CHAP . I. ation of your State , as that 10 ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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... of his quiet hostility , the enrollment was carried for- ward as rapidly as possible . The work was im- peded by numerous and important obstacles ; the CHAP . I. large floating population of the city threw THE ENROLLMENT AND THE DRAFT 15.
... of his quiet hostility , the enrollment was carried for- ward as rapidly as possible . The work was im- peded by numerous and important obstacles ; the CHAP . I. large floating population of the city threw THE ENROLLMENT AND THE DRAFT 15.
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... Seymour was himself a candidate for reëlection . In the early part of December the President , anxious in every way to do justice and to satisfy , if possible , the claims of Governor Seymour , con- 40 ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
... Seymour was himself a candidate for reëlection . In the early part of December the President , anxious in every way to do justice and to satisfy , if possible , the claims of Governor Seymour , con- 40 ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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A History John George Nicolay, John Hay. if possible , the claims of Governor Seymour , con- CHAP . II . sented to the appointment of a commission to inquire into the whole subject of the enrollment in New York . The principal member of ...
A History John George Nicolay, John Hay. if possible , the claims of Governor Seymour , con- CHAP . II . sented to the appointment of a commission to inquire into the whole subject of the enrollment in New York . The principal member of ...
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Page 87 - I have placed you at the head of the Army of the Potomac. Of course I have done this upon what appear to me to be sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are some things in regard to which I am not quite satisfied with you.
Page 401 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 323 - When you first reached the vicinity of Vicksburg, I thought you should do, what you finally did -march the troops across the neck, run the batteries with the transports, and thus go below; and I never had any faith, except a general hope that you knew better than I, that the Yazoo Pass expedition, and the like, could succeed. When you got below, and took Port Gibson, Grand Gulf, and vicinity, I thought you should go down the river and join Gen.
Page 344 - Nor am I able to appreciate the danger apprehended by the meeting, that the American people will by means of military arrests during the rebellion lose the right of public discussion, the liberty of speech and the press, the law of evidence, trial by jury, and habeas corpus throughout the indefinite peaceful future which I trust lies before them, any more than I am able to believe that a man could contract so strong an appetite for emetics during temporary illness as to persist in feeding upon them...
Page 378 - Armies the world over destroy enemies' property, when they cannot use it; and even destroy their own to keep it from the enemy. Civilized belligerents do all in their power to help themselves or hurt the enemy, except a few things regarded as barbarous or cruel. Among the exceptions are the massacre of vanquished foes and non-combatants, male and female.
Page 379 - But negroes, like other people, act upon motives. Why should they do anything for us if we will do nothing for them ? If they stake their lives for us, they must be prompted by the strongest motive, even the promise of freedom. And the promise, being made, must be kept.
Page 345 - ... first, take shape and fall into more regular channels, so that the necessity for strong dealing with them gradually decreases. I have every reason to desire that it should cease altogether; and far from the least is my regard for the opinions and wishes of those who, like the meeting at Albany, declare their purpose to sustain the Government in every constitutional and lawful measure to suppress the rebellion. Still, I must continue to do so much as may seem to be required
Page 341 - Yet, thoroughly imbued with a reverence for the guaranteed rights of individuals, I was slow to adopt the strong measures which by degrees I have been forced to regard as being within the exceptions of the Constitution, and as indispensable to the public safety.
Page 377 - First, to suppress the Rebellion by force of Arms. This I am trying to do. Are you for it? If you are, so far we are agreed. If you are not for it, a second way is to give up the Union. I am against this. Are you for it? If you are, you should say so plainly. If you are not for Force, nor yet for Dissolution, there only remains some imaginable Compromise.
Page 417 - That we approve the position taken by the government, that the people of the United States can never regard with indifference the attempt of any European power to overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud, the institutions of any republican government on the western continent...