Inside Lincoln S White House In War Times Annotated

Author : William O. Stoddard
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 128 pages
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Release : 2016-05-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Inside Lincoln's White House in War Times (Annotated) by William O. Stoddard Pdf

A unique work on the years of the Lincoln presidency that provides a look at White House life that is fascinating in detail and intimate in its viewpoint. William O. Stoddard was one of three private secretaries to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. His view back to his youth in the White House from decades later is full of humor, pathos, and abiding affection for the man who he observed closely through the war. Wrote Stoddard of Lincoln: "There is a world of natural majesty in this man's manner and presence." Stoddard was able to contrast Lincoln with McClellan on several occasions, including an evening at McClellan's home with Lincoln. Despite the general's superior education, Stoddard clearly sees Lincoln's wisdom...and his iron will when he has made a decision. The secretaries around Lincoln keenly felt the horrible tension of the war years and its impact on their boss. Stoddard felt the staff to be like a family and his affection for Lincoln is evident throughout his book. One night finds Stoddard still at his desk until 3:00 am, hearing Lincoln's slow, heavy footfalls across the hall as he paces and ponders a crushing decision. Like all Lincoln biographers, Stoddard emphasizes the importance of humor in keeping Lincoln sane and he shares wonderful stories not to be found in other works on Lincoln. Share a delightful scene of Lincoln crossing the hall to his secretaries' office to hear a joke by Nicolay and Hay. Stoddard gets a roar out of Lincoln by telling him a story of Seward and Stanton being ordered by a German-American sergeant to put out their cigars before entering the White House grounds. He describes an evening at Joe Hall's, the gambling house that sat among other gaming establishments, taverns, and bordellos between the White House and the Capitol. Judges, congressmen, soldiers, contractors, and lobbyists could all be found playing faro and other games of chance on any given night. A morning on the Capitol Mall finds Lincoln and his secretaries test-firing new weapons. While he watches his nation "bleeding terribly and spending oceans of money," Stoddard seems to miss no detail of life around him. He more than once notes that the White House is an oven in the summertime. For less than you'd spend on gas going to the library, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

Author : William O. Stoddard
Publisher : New York : [s.n.]
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : United States
ISBN : HARVARD:32044037137353

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Inside the White House in War Times by William O. Stoddard Pdf

Author : William Osborn Stoddard
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0803292570

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Inside the White House in War Times by William Osborn Stoddard Pdf

Of the three secretaries who assisted President Abraham Lincoln?John G. Nicolay, John Hay, and William O. Stoddard?only Stoddard wrote an extended memoir about his time in the Executive Mansion. First published in 1890, the book vividly depicts the president?s agonizing reaction to the defeats at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, the difficulties encountered (and presented) by Mary Lincoln, the president?s relations with George B. McClellan and other generals, and the anxiety preceding the Merrimack?s epic battle with the Monitor. ø In 1866 Stoddard also penned thirteen ?White House Sketches? about his time in Lincoln?s service. Originally published in an obscure New York newspaper, these essays?never previously collected?supplement Stoddard?s memoir. Together the memoir and sketches provide an intimate look at the sixteenth president during a time of crisis.

Author : William O. Stoddard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1332770320

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Inside the White House in War Times (Classic Reprint) by William O. Stoddard Pdf

Excerpt from Inside the White House in War Times Beore me on the table lies a small brass latch key. It has a worn-out look, as if it had served its time and had been honorably discharged, but if it had a tongue few other keys could tell so notable a history. During the administrations of seventeen successive Presidents of the United States, it opened the front door of the Executive Mansion at Washing ton. The lock it belonged to was put on when that house was built, and was replaced by a new one in the time of President Grant. In my own mind and memory, this key is associated with the years which I spent in and about the White House; the years of Lincoln's administration; the days of the Civil War; the terrible furnace time, during which, as it then and ever since has seemed to me, the old nation melted away and a new nation was moulded. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William O. Stoddard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : United States
ISBN : OCLC:475605626

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Inside the White House in War Times by William O. Stoddard Pdf

Author : Charles A. Ingraham
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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First Hero of the American Civil War (Annotated) by Charles A. Ingraham Pdf

Abraham Lincoln called Elmer Ellsworth, "The greatest little man I ever knew." Ellsworth was killed on May 24, 1861 in the act of taking down a Confederate flag that was visible from Washington, D.C. Lincoln had his remains brought to the White House to lie in state and the Great Emancipator wept over the bier. In this short volume is the story of Ellsworth's selfless devotion to country in taking up arms for the Union immediately upon Lincoln's call for 75,000 volunteers. Having worked in Lincoln's office in Springfield and on his campaign, Ellsworth had become friends with Lincoln. One of the first to fall in the American Civil War, "Remember Ellsworth" became a Union rallying cry. Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

Author : Illustrated by Dan Beard W O Stoddard
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1298084822

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Inside the White House in War Times - Scholar's Choice Edition by Illustrated by Dan Beard W O Stoddard Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William O. Stoddard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1295964392

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Inside the White House in War Times - Scholar's Choice Edition by William O. Stoddard Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : David Homer Bates
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-09
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lincoln in the Telegraph Office (Abridged, Annotated) by David Homer Bates Pdf

Given the amount of time that Abraham Lincoln spent in the telegraph office of the War Department next door to the White House, it is unfortunate that there are no photos of him there. But we have this fascinating account of his time there. During times of crisis, tension, and victory, Lincoln spent hours and hours in the company of his "boys" in that office. There are many Lincoln anecdotes you will not read anywhere else and they help to complete a view of this extraordinary president. David Bates was one of the boys. From 1861-1866 he was the manager of the War Department telegraph office and a cipher (code) operator. In this intimate and interesting book, first published in 1907, Bates relates what it was like working alongside Abraham Lincoln and Edwin Stanton (Secretary of War). He also discusses the codes and methods used during the Civil War to transmit important messages. One of the unsung heroes of the American Civil War was Major Thomas Eckert, who was in charge of all military telegraphic operations. Greatly trusted by both Lincoln and War Secretary Stanton, Eckert was employed in many very important actions during the war. For the first time, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.

Author : Ulysses S. Grant
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781631492457

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The Annotated Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant Pdf

With kaleidoscopic, trenchant, path-breaking insights, Elizabeth D. Samet has produced the most ambitious edition of Ulysses Grant’s Memoirs yet published. One hundred and thirty-three years after its 1885 publication by Mark Twain, Elizabeth Samet has annotated this lavish edition of Grant’s landmark memoir, and expands the Civil War backdrop against which this monumental American life is typically read. No previous edition combines such a sweep of historical and cultural contexts with the literary authority that Samet, an English professor obsessed with Grant for decades, brings to the table. Whether exploring novels Grant read at West Point or presenting majestic images culled from archives, Samet curates a richly annotated, highly collectible edition that will fascinate Civil War buffs. The edition also breaks new ground in its attack on the “Lost Cause” revisionism that still distorts our national conversation about the legacy of the Civil War. Never has Grant’s transformation from tanner’s son to military leader been more insightfully and passionately explained than in this timely edition, appearing on the 150th anniversary of Grant’s 1868 presidential election.

Author : Jason Emerson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780809336753

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Mary Lincoln for the Ages by Jason Emerson Pdf

In this sweeping analytical bibliography, Jason Emerson goes beyond the few sources usually employed to contextualize Mary Lincoln's life and thoroughly reexamines nearly every word ever written about her. In doing so, this book becomes the prime authority on Mary Lincoln, points researchers to key underused sources, reveals how views about her have evolved over the years, and sets the stage for new questions and debates about the themes and controversies that have defined her legacy. Mary Lincoln for the Ages first articulates how reliance on limited sources has greatly restricted our understanding of the subject, evaluating their flaws and benefits and pointing out the shallowness of using the same texts to study her life. Emerson then presents more than four hundred bibliographical entries of nonfiction books and pamphlets, scholarly and popular articles, journalism, literature, and juvenilia. More than just listings of titles and publication dates, each entry includes Emerson's deft analysis of these additional works on Mary Lincoln that should be used--but rarely have been--to better understand who she was during her life and why we see her as we do. The volume also includes rarely used illustrations, including some that have never before appeared in print. A roadmap for a firmer, more complete grasp of Mary Lincoln's place in the historical record, this is the first and only extensive, analytical bibliography of the subject. In highlighting hundreds of overlooked sources, Emerson changes the paradigm of Mary Lincoln's legacy.

Author : Matthew Pinsker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0195179854

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Lincoln's Sanctuary by Matthew Pinsker Pdf

Presents a portrait of Abraham Lincoln's stay at a small cottage on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home during his presidency.

Author : William Osborn Stoddard
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0803292902

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Dispatches from Lincoln's White House by William Osborn Stoddard Pdf

William O. Stoddard's memoirs as President Abraham Lincoln's third secretary revealøa perspective of the president rarely viewed. In this collection of 120 weekly dispatches submitted to the New York Examiner under the pseudonym "Illinois," Stoddard sheds new light on Lincoln and his era. These documents provide commentary on Lincoln's personal circumstances as well as events in Washington and on military, diplomatic, economic, and political developments. Although historians at times differ with Stoddard's accounts, he offers valuable descriptions of Lincoln, insight into the president's thoughts, and commentary on contemporary opinion.

Author : Stephen A. Wynalda
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781626369153

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366 Days in Abraham Lincoln's Presidency by Stephen A. Wynalda Pdf

In a startlingly innovative format, journalist Stephen A. Wynalda has constructed a painstakingly detailed day-by-day breakdown of president Abraham Lincoln’s decisions in office—including his signing of the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862; his signing of the legislation enacting the first federal income tax on August 5, 1861; and more personal incidents like the day his eleven-year-old son, Willie, died. Revealed are Lincoln’s private frustrations on September 28, 1862, as he wrote to vice president Hannibal Hamlin, “The North responds to the [Emancipation] proclamation sufficiently with breath; but breath alone kills no rebels.” 366 Days in Abraham Lincoln’s Presidency includes fascinating facts like how Lincoln hated to hunt but loved to fire guns near the unfinished Washington monument, how he was the only president to own a patent, and how he recited Scottish poetry to relieve stress. As Scottish historian Hugh Blair said, “It is from private life, from familiar, domestic, and seemingly trivial occurrences, that we most often receive light into the real character.” Covering 366 nonconsecutive days (including a leap day) of Lincoln’s presidency, this is a rich, exciting new perspective of our most famous president. This is a must-have edition for any historian, military history or civil war buff, or reader of biographies.

Author : Geoffrey Perret
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015061097252

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Lincoln's War by Geoffrey Perret Pdf

The first full-length account of Abraham Lincoln as commander in chief shows how Lincoln created this role, and, in doing so, saved the Union, transformed the presidency, shaped a nation, and found himself.