I am a patient man — always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Still I must save this government if possible.


Letter to Reverdy Johnson (26 July 1862)


I am a patient man — always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Still I must save...

I am a patient man — always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Still I must save...

I am a patient man — always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Still I must save...

I am a patient man — always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Still I must save...