From “Lincoln 365,” by Arnold Kunst
February 10
‘When
the Pennsylvania miners broke out in open rebellion against the operation of
the draft law – detested but necessary - in their section, worried Harrisburg
officials inquired whether Lincoln would send troops to insure compliance with
the law. Entrusting nothing to paper, Lincoln sent a confidential messenger to
A. K. McClure, the aide of the Pennsylvania governor: “say to McClure that I am
very desirous to have the laws fully executed, but it might be well, in an
extreme emergency, to be content with the appearance of executing the laws; I
think McClure will understand.” McClure did understand, and he made no more
than a feeble effort to subdue the miners’ revolt, but let the agitation die
out of its own accord. Thus, the Lincoln administration won the credit both for
preserving the peace and for enforcing the draft.’
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David Donald
‘Wisdom
is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.’
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Doug Larson
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