Secretary of War Stanton used to get out of patience with Lincoln because he was all the... - Elihu Root at BrainyQuote

Secretary of War Stanton used to get out of patience with Lincoln because he was all the time pardoning men who ought to be shot.

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Author Profession: Lawyer

Nationality: American

Born: February 15, 1845

Died: February 7, 1937

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