Quote by Elihu Root
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.
Summary
This quote suggests that Secretary of War Stanton grew frustrated with President Lincoln's frequent acts of pardoning individuals who, in Stanton's opinion, deserved to be executed. It highlights a fundamental disagreement between the two regarding the appropriate punishment for certain individuals during a time of war.
Topics
Patience
By Elihu Root