I just started reviewing David Work’s new book, “Lincoln’s Political Generals.” I’m about 75 pages into the book and find it fascinating. Last night, I came upon an interesting Lincoln quote that I’m not sure I’ve heard before.
Responding to a Republican governor who had requested a major general commission be granted to one of his citizens, Lincoln quickly responded, “…you must know that major-generalships in the regular army are not as plenty as blackberries.”(i) Upon reading this, I quietly chuckled to myself, imagining Lincoln’s jocular sarcasm while he wrote the note. I have read scores of books on Lincoln over the years and do not recall ever seeing this quoted. Have any of you seen it printed before?
Watch in the near future for a complete review on this book.
(i) Work, David, Lincoln’s Political Generals, published by The University of Illinois Press in 2009, Pg. 10.
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About Michael Noirot
I grew up in the Central Illinois farming community, of Dunlap. Growing up, I played sports, tinkered with cars and enjoyed photography. While I did well in school, I did not become passionate about history until my early 30's.
I have built a large library, of books on early America, politics and the Civil War. I am an avid reader. Fortunately, I have had plenty of opportunities to travel, over the years, and have been to most of the Civil War battlefields. I work while I travel, so more often than not, I am up, in the middle of the night, to get sunrise pictures, or I will be out until well after dark, exploring Civil War battlefields.
I have other hobbies, and passions, that I really enjoy. Number one on the list would be guitar. I play my guitars on a regular basis, and enjoy the Bluegrass, and Contemporary Christian (CCM) genres. I play a style of guitar, called FLATPICKING, where using a flat pick, you play lead solos, similar to the way a fiddle would have been played during the 19th and early 20th Centuries.
Laura, my wife, and I also enjoy scuba diving, travel and spending time at our property, in the country. Lastly, we spend as much time with our families, as possible. Thanks for stopping by.
