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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... military genius , had he been possessed of extraordinary learning or science , to startle the world with some wonderful and unexpected discovery or invention , the solution would be obvious . But that an individual whose intellectual ...
... military genius , had he been possessed of extraordinary learning or science , to startle the world with some wonderful and unexpected discovery or invention , the solution would be obvious . But that an individual whose intellectual ...
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... military prison , or other place of confinement , by any military authority , or by the sentence of any court - martial or military commission . " This act - unquestionably called for by the growing danger of the spirit of discontent ...
... military prison , or other place of confinement , by any military authority , or by the sentence of any court - martial or military commission . " This act - unquestionably called for by the growing danger of the spirit of discontent ...
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... military events Mr. Lincoln was but remotely identified , his only merit being the sagacity exhibited in his apprecia- tion of true military genius , and the appointment of General Grant to the newly - created post of Lieutenant ...
... military events Mr. Lincoln was but remotely identified , his only merit being the sagacity exhibited in his apprecia- tion of true military genius , and the appointment of General Grant to the newly - created post of Lieutenant ...
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