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Abraham Lincoln

Curtis, William Eleroy, 1850-1911· 2 chapters· 82,041 words

Convention at Philadelphia, and, much to his surprise, received 110 votes for Vice-President on the ticket with Frémont. He was made an elector, canvassed the State thoroughly, making more than fifty set speeches during the campaign, and served as a member of the State Committee.

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1. Chapter III., was sent as a delegate to the First National Republican

Convention at Philadelphia, and, much to his surprise, received 110 votes for Vice-President on the ticket with Frémont. He was made an elector, canvassed the State thoroughly,...

2. letter did not please Lincoln; and from that moment, with the instinct

of self-protection which he often displayed,--and his instincts were exceedingly accurate,--he was on his guard in dealing with the great man from New York. Nevertheless, he tre...