Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-06-27
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'Lincoln and Men of War Times: Some
Personal Recollections of War and Politics
During the Lincoln Administration, by
A. K. Mcclure, LII. D. A work which
purports to record only what the writer
personally and directly knew of President
Lincoln's acts and motives at certain crit
ical and illustrative periods. $50 much, T"
says the author, ''has been written of him
by persons assuming to possess informa-
ton obtained in the inner circle of his
confidence, and such conflicting presents-
tions of his personal attributes and private
and public acts have been given to the
public, that have deemed 1t duty to
contribute what little could from person
al knowledge to correct some common err
lots in estimating his character, ability
and efforts" 1t was Colonel McClure's
privilege to enjoy the intimate acquaint-
ance of Lincoln, the great central figure in
this series of historical sketches, and of
prominent statesmen and generals contem-
porary with him, and the facts concerning
them which this work presents, whether
they are or are not accepted as important,
have, he asserts, the one merit of absolute
truthfulness. Beside these personal recol-
lections there are several chapters which
consider such topics as Border Life in
War Times, can Episode of John Browns
Raid" and "Our Unrewarded Heroes {"
One of the most interesting and important
sections of the work is that concerning
the Emancipation Proclamation, its :ncep-
tion, development and contamination.
These sketches are of striking merit, viv-
ter's views, whether acceptable or other
wise to the reader, must interest from the
vigorous style of their presentation. The
Times Publishing Co.. Philadelphia. Sold
only by subscription.
"The Mother of Marquise, and "The
Aunts Stratagem," translated from the
French of Edmond About by Mrs. Carlton
A. Kingsbury. A pleasing addition to
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"His Great Self" by Marion Harland,
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A charming old-tiine colonial romance,
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also story of historic value, dealing with
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life demands no greater sacrifice of hel
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the higher education of women. The sto
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