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Depew Recalls Lincoln Anecdotes In Memoir Excerpt
Chauncey Depew recounts a 1863 Washington meeting with Lincoln and a string of Civil War era anecdotes. He explains Lincoln’s use of stories to win debates, and notes Lincoln’s humility and preference for plain people. Depew also traces his own path to the New York Central presidency and his first legal fee.
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