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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... Abraham , removed to Kentucky with his family , and took possession of a small tract of land in the forest solitude . Armed with the pioneer's watchword , " Hope and hard work , " he here set himself resolutely 183 THE ...
... Abraham , removed to Kentucky with his family , and took possession of a small tract of land in the forest solitude . Armed with the pioneer's watchword , " Hope and hard work , " he here set himself resolutely 183 THE ...
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... hope now vanished , they beheld before them the long dreary perspective of another four years ' desperate struggle . It is impossible not to suppose that the deep despondency flowing from this discouraging and hope- less prospect had ...
... hope now vanished , they beheld before them the long dreary perspective of another four years ' desperate struggle . It is impossible not to suppose that the deep despondency flowing from this discouraging and hope- less prospect had ...
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... , and reunite the alienated peoples of the two sections in a social as well as political sense . This hope had been strengthened by the few cautious but kindly expressions which he had yet permitted himself 24 24 THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM ...
... , and reunite the alienated peoples of the two sections in a social as well as political sense . This hope had been strengthened by the few cautious but kindly expressions which he had yet permitted himself 24 24 THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM ...
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