Mr. Benjamin's hitherto perennial smile faded almost away as
he realized the fact that he was now the most important member of the cabinet.
He well knew how arduous the duties were; but then he was robust in health, and
capable of any amount of labor.
It seems, after all, that Mr. Benjamin is only acting Secretary
of War, until the President can fix upon another. Can that be the reason his
smile has faded almost away? But the President will appoint him. Mr. Benjamin
will please him; he knows how to do it.
SOURCE: John Beauchamp Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's
Diary at the Confederate States Capital, Volume 1, p. 79
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