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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... suppose they will not- I would address a few words to the Southern people . I would say to them : -You consider yourselves a reasonable and a just people ; and I consider that in the general qualities of reason and justice you are not ...
... suppose they will not- I would address a few words to the Southern people . I would say to them : -You consider yourselves a reasonable and a just people ; and I consider that in the general qualities of reason and justice you are not ...
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... suppose the whole subject will be one of the most pressing and impor- tant for the next Congress . By the Constitution , the Executive may recommend measures which he may think proper , and he may veto those he thinks improper , and it ...
... suppose the whole subject will be one of the most pressing and impor- tant for the next Congress . By the Constitution , the Executive may recommend measures which he may think proper , and he may veto those he thinks improper , and it ...
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... suppose that this has been done , in any considerable degree , with reference to my personal ser- vices , but that it is done in so far as I am regarded at this time as the representative of the majesty of this great nation . I doubt ...
... suppose that this has been done , in any considerable degree , with reference to my personal ser- vices , but that it is done in so far as I am regarded at this time as the representative of the majesty of this great nation . I doubt ...
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... suppose that , while the po- litical drama being enacted in this country , at this time , is rap- idly shifting its scenes forbidding an anticipation , with any degree of certainty , to - day , what we shall see to - morrow - it was ...
... suppose that , while the po- litical drama being enacted in this country , at this time , is rap- idly shifting its scenes forbidding an anticipation , with any degree of certainty , to - day , what we shall see to - morrow - it was ...
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... suppose for a moment that they can grant that application and remain the friends of the United States . You may even assure them promptly , in that case , that if they deter- mine to recognize , they may at once prepare to enter into an ...
... suppose for a moment that they can grant that application and remain the friends of the United States . You may even assure them promptly , in that case , that if they deter- mine to recognize , they may at once prepare to enter into an ...
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