On the record
It has been noted with increasing admiration that Lincoln and Seward, without consultation and in the presence of a great impending crisis, paralleled one another's views so closely.
Source
gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “It has been noted with increasing admiration that Lincoln and Seward, without consultation and in the presence of a…”
Editor's note · Context
This observation highlights the alignment of views between Lincoln and Seward during a critical time.
Share
More from De Alexander
Indeed, his administration admittedly ranked with the best that had adorned the State for a century, and his friends, including Independents and many Stalwarts, rallied with energy to his support.
Referring to the fraudulent practices, he said: "No one claims, no one believes, that I had lot or part therein, or previous hint or suspicion thereof.
He writes of the Filipinos as he found them, and with the knack of the true investigator, has avoided falling in with the political views of any party or faction.
Shows the historical reasons for the present method, and its effect on the senate and senators, and on state and local government, with a detailed review of the arguments for and against direct election.
Other voices in this conversation
