The Life and Administration of Abraham Lincoln: Presenting His Early History, Political Career, Speeches, Messages, Proclamations, Letters, Etc., with a General View of His Policy as President of the United States, Embracing the Leading Events of the War. Also the European Press on His DeathReprinted, W. Abbatt, 1933 |
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... senator , before the Illinois Legislature , but was beaten by General Shields - the Demo- crats having control of the ... Senate . Mr. Lincoln visited Massachusetts once during the cam- paign , and was present at the Massachusetts State ...
... senator , before the Illinois Legislature , but was beaten by General Shields - the Demo- crats having control of the ... Senate . Mr. Lincoln visited Massachusetts once during the cam- paign , and was present at the Massachusetts State ...
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... Senate , but you may take me and put me to death . While pretending no indiffer- ence to earthly honours , I do ... Senator being cast by the Legislature , Mr. Douglas was elected , his supporter having a majority of eight on joint ...
... Senate , but you may take me and put me to death . While pretending no indiffer- ence to earthly honours , I do ... Senator being cast by the Legislature , Mr. Douglas was elected , his supporter having a majority of eight on joint ...
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... Senate , Vice - President Breckinridge resigned the chair in a few courteous words to his suc- cessor , Vice ... Senator Edward D. Baker , of Oregon , amid most enthusiastic cheering . Silence restored , Mr. Lincoln read , in his lucid ...
... Senate , Vice - President Breckinridge resigned the chair in a few courteous words to his suc- cessor , Vice ... Senator Edward D. Baker , of Oregon , amid most enthusiastic cheering . Silence restored , Mr. Lincoln read , in his lucid ...
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