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Chauncey Depew - I saw Mr. Lincoln a number of times...

I saw Mr. Lincoln a number of times during the canvass for his second election. The characteristic which struck me most was his superabundance of common sense. (Chauncey Depew)

I saw Mr. Lincoln a number of times during the canvass for his second election. The characteristic which struck me most was his superabundance of common sense.

Chauncey Depew

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