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I know General McClellan wishes to be successful, and I know he does not wish it any more than the Secretary of War for him, and both of them together no more than I wish it.

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Remarks at a War Meeting

08/05/1862

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Abraham  Lincoln
deceased

usa, Illinois

836 Quotes

Born2/12/1809

Died4/15/1865 (aged 56)

PartyRepublican

  • President

    3/4/1861 - 4/15/1865
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