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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... amendments rather from growth than alteration , he proved himself in the crisis the very man best suited for his post . He held back the ardent while he gave confidence to the timid ; his reluctance to innovate did not prevent him from ...
... amendments rather from growth than alteration , he proved himself in the crisis the very man best suited for his post . He held back the ardent while he gave confidence to the timid ; his reluctance to innovate did not prevent him from ...
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... amendments of the Constitu- tion , three - fourths of the States being required to assent to every amendment . Third . The mode of choosing the President of the United States , appointing the " electors " in such manner as the State ...
... amendments of the Constitu- tion , three - fourths of the States being required to assent to every amendment . Third . The mode of choosing the President of the United States , appointing the " electors " in such manner as the State ...
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