The Life of John J. Crittenden: With Selections from His Correspondence and Speeches, Том 2Ann Mary Butler Crittenden Coleman ("Mrs. Chapman Coleman, ") J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1871 |
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... reasons as would start you right off to obtain the promise of this appointment . De- prived , as I am , of the influence of my colloquial eloquence , which was always deservedly great upon you , I shall present my wishes in less vivid ...
... reasons as would start you right off to obtain the promise of this appointment . De- prived , as I am , of the influence of my colloquial eloquence , which was always deservedly great upon you , I shall present my wishes in less vivid ...
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... reasons for this are so obvious that they need not be stated . They will readily occur to you . I understand you to inquire if I recollect the conversation . we had in my office . It is only necessary now to say that I do perfectly ...
... reasons for this are so obvious that they need not be stated . They will readily occur to you . I understand you to inquire if I recollect the conversation . we had in my office . It is only necessary now to say that I do perfectly ...
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... reason that he had been so much and so constantly . in the public eye , an elaborate review of his life will not be ex- pected of me . All that I shall attempt will be to sketch a few leading traits , which may serve to give those who ...
... reason that he had been so much and so constantly . in the public eye , an elaborate review of his life will not be ex- pected of me . All that I shall attempt will be to sketch a few leading traits , which may serve to give those who ...
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... reason upon a question which de- manded argument rather than declamation . To his able sup- port of the proposition of Mr. Cheves to add to our then small but gallant navy ten frigates , may be ascribed the success , though by a lean ...
... reason upon a question which de- manded argument rather than declamation . To his able sup- port of the proposition of Mr. Cheves to add to our then small but gallant navy ten frigates , may be ascribed the success , though by a lean ...
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... reasons for his withholding it , -reasons which related rather to the form than the substance , and recommending an amendment to the Constitution to confer upon Congress the necessary power to carry out that policy . The bill of course ...
... reasons for his withholding it , -reasons which related rather to the form than the substance , and recommending an amendment to the Constitution to confer upon Congress the necessary power to carry out that policy . The bill of course ...
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