Life of Abraham Lincoln; being a biography of his life from his birth to his assassination; also a record of his ancestors, and a collection of anecdotes attributed to Lincoln.. (1896) (14577097468)

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Title: Life of Abraham Lincoln; being a biography of his life from his birth to his assassination; also a record of his ancestors, and a collection of anecdotes attributed to Lincoln..
Year: 1896 (1890s)
Authors: Nichols, Clifton M. (Clifton Melvin), 1830-1903
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Presidents -- United States Biography
Publisher: New York City, Springfield, Ohio, Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation



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PARDON FOR A DESERTER.(Remarks to Hon. Schuyler Colfax, who asked for a respite.) Some of our generals complain that I impair discipline and subordination inthe army by my pardons and respites, but it makes me rested, after a days hardwork, if I can find some good excuse for saving a mans life; and I go to bedhappy as I think how joyous the signing of my name makes him and his family. ALREADY TOO MANY WEEPING WIDOWS. Its for the execution of There are already too many weeping widows in the United States. For Godssake, dont ask me to add to the number, for I wont do it. DISPATCH TO GENERAL BURNSIDE AT CINCINNATI, .lULY 27, lS(i:(.General Grant is a copious worker and fighter, but a meager writer or teleg- rapher. A PRESENTIMENT. (Remarks to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe.) Whichever way it ends. I have the impression that I shall not last long afterit is over. RKILV TO A ILEA FOR THE LIKE OF A SOLDIER.Well I think the Ik.v can do us more good above the ground than under it. ■■iM^.^A -^
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