The Martyr's Monument: Being the Patriotism and Political Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Exhibited in His Speeches, Messages, Orders, and Proclamations, from the Presidential Canvass of 1860 Until His Assassination, April 14, 1865 ... |
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... mean to say , nor do I , that the power of emancipation is in the Federal Government . He spoke of Virginia ; and , as to the power of emancipation , I speak of the slave - holding States only . The Federal Government , however , as we ...
... mean to say , nor do I , that the power of emancipation is in the Federal Government . He spoke of Virginia ; and , as to the power of emancipation , I speak of the slave - holding States only . The Federal Government , however , as we ...
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... means all failing , what will convince them ? This , and this only , cease to call slavery wrong , and join them in calling it right . And this must be done thoroughly - done in acts as well as in words . Silence will not be tolerated ...
... means all failing , what will convince them ? This , and this only , cease to call slavery wrong , and join them in calling it right . And this must be done thoroughly - done in acts as well as in words . Silence will not be tolerated ...
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... mean the same thing , while using the same word , it perhaps were as well if they would keep silence . The words " coercion " and " invasion " are much used in these days , and often with some temper and hot blood . Let us make sure ...
... mean the same thing , while using the same word , it perhaps were as well if they would keep silence . The words " coercion " and " invasion " are much used in these days , and often with some temper and hot blood . Let us make sure ...
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... means to preserve the object of their affection . would seem exceedingly thin and airy . If sick , the little pills of the homœopathists would be too large for it to swallow . In their view , the Union , as a family relation , would ...
... means to preserve the object of their affection . would seem exceedingly thin and airy . If sick , the little pills of the homœopathists would be too large for it to swallow . In their view , the Union , as a family relation , would ...
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... mean to do with you . We mean to treat you as near as we possibly can , as Washington , Jefferson , and Mad ison treated you . We mean to leave you alone , and in no way to interfere with your institutions ; to abide by all and every ...
... mean to do with you . We mean to treat you as near as we possibly can , as Washington , Jefferson , and Mad ison treated you . We mean to leave you alone , and in no way to interfere with your institutions ; to abide by all and every ...
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