John George Nicolay
John George Nicolay
John George Nicolaywas a German-born American biographer, secretary of US President Abraham Lincoln and member of the German branch of the Nicolay family...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth26 February 1832
CountryUnited States of America
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The death of Mrs. Lincoln was a serious loss to her husband and children. Abraham's sister Sarah was only eleven years old, and the tasks and cares of the little household were altogether too heavy for her years and experience.
work-out details politician
The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results.