Lincoln and the Land of the SangamonChapman & Grimes, 1945 - 140 pages |
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Page 54
... Douglas came together in the public arena . In 1858 Lincoln challenged Douglas to joint public discussion , the results of which obscure their former debates ( Springfield , 1839 , and Peoria , 1854 ) . The acceptance of this challenge ...
... Douglas came together in the public arena . In 1858 Lincoln challenged Douglas to joint public discussion , the results of which obscure their former debates ( Springfield , 1839 , and Peoria , 1854 ) . The acceptance of this challenge ...
Page 55
... Douglas , an impetuous Democrat , aspired to reach greater heights in national fame but his condemnation of the Lecompton Constitution was offensive to the Southern Democratic politicians , while the " unfriendly legislation " suggested ...
... Douglas , an impetuous Democrat , aspired to reach greater heights in national fame but his condemnation of the Lecompton Constitution was offensive to the Southern Democratic politicians , while the " unfriendly legislation " suggested ...
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... Douglas thinks . Is the one right any better than the other ? Is there any man who , while a member of Congress , would give support to the one any more than the other ? If I wished to refuse to give legislative support to slave ...
... Douglas thinks . Is the one right any better than the other ? Is there any man who , while a member of Congress , would give support to the one any more than the other ? If I wished to refuse to give legislative support to slave ...
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Lincoln and the Land of the Sangamon Louis Obed Renne,William Henry 1818-1891 Herndon No preview available - 2021 |
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References to this book
Lincoln the President: Last Full Measure J. G. Randall,Richard N. Current,Richard Nelson Current Limited preview - 1999 |