CSPAN2 Book Discussion On Real Native Genius November 28, 2015
They adjourned immediately. You can imagine the panic in the hallways at the hotel and the negotiations going on that night, and there may have been a meeting with lincoln that night by some of the delegates. The next day they vote on it and clearly it had been arranged. This time passed by one vote. Illinois switched from abstention to four. The public switched. Apologized to have apologetically told lincoln i guess my career is over, but he did not take it that hard. At least they did not do any great damage. [inaudible question] they gave them space. And including in that package. That was ...
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