He was not arrested because he was damaging the political 12 prospects of the Administration, or the personal interests of the commanding general, but because he was damaging the army, upon the existence and vigor of which the life of the nation depends. Truth from an Honest Man - Page 3by Abraham Lincoln - 1863 - 16 pagesFull view - About this book
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