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Abraham Lincoln: “The courage that encountered and vanquished the greatly superior numbers of the rebel force, pursued and attacked them…”

On the recordJanuary 21, 1862
The courage that encountered and vanquished the greatly superior numbers of the rebel force, pursued and attacked them in their intrenchments, and paused not until the enemy was completely routed merits and receives commendation.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

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