Did word of France’s decision to join the Americans in the war come before your March 1decision point?

Joshua wolf shenk wrote that one of lincoln's adaptation strategies was "transcendence" (rising above or even using "melancholy" to achieve a higher purpose). according to shenk, what was lincoln's "higher purpose? " provide a direct quotation from the article to support your analysis.

Why do boys think i'm so pretty when i'm the ugliest thing that's walked this planet

Does (flavius) josephus believe the romans were merciful when they conquered people? how does he try to persuade the reader to support his belief?