US Civil War

The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Lapsley, Arthur Brooks [Editor]· 2 chapters· 118,580 words

MY DEAR SIR:--Your letter introducing Mr. Faree was duly received. There was no opening to nominate him for Superintendent of Public Instruction, but through him Egypt made a most valuable contribution to the convention. I think it may be fairly said that he came off the lion...

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reject all progress, all improvement. What I do say is that, if we would supplant the opinions and policy of our fathers in any case, we should do so upon evidence so conclusive...

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MY DEAR SIR:--Your letter introducing Mr. Faree was duly received. There was no opening to nominate him for Superintendent of Public Instruction, but through him Egypt made a mo...