After much hesitation and serious reflection, I resolved to
accept the post to which in my absence I was called, in the hope of doing
something to save this Government. I AM WILLING TO PERISH IF THEREBY THIS UNION
MAY BE SAVED.
We are in God's hands and His almighty arm alone can save us
from greater misery than has ever fallen upon a nation. I devoutly pray for His
help; all men should pray for succor in this hour. No effort of mine shall be
spared.
SOURCE: Frank Abial Flower, Edwin McMasters Stanton: The Autocrat of Rebellion, Emancipation, and
Reconstruction, p. 85
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