Columbus, O. Jany. 9. [61.]
My Dear Sir. Your note
came when I was in Springfield at Mr. Lincoln's request. I arrived after your
Pennsylvanians had all gone. Mr. Lincoln conversed frankly & fully. He
is a man to be depended on. He may, as all men may, make mistakes; but the
cause will be want of sufficient information, not unsoundness of judgment or of
devotion to principle. It is the business of Republicans occupying responsible
positions or possessing in private stations, the confidence of their fellow
citizens, to give him that information which is indispensible to right
conclusions. I am glad to find your course in opposing concessions of principle
approved throughout the North west. Why can't Republicans await the coming in
of their own administration, and then act generously as well as justly.
I shall always be
glad to hear from you & you may be sure your confidence will be respected.
_________________
* From letter book
7, pp. 79-80. Thaddeus Stevens, 1792-1868. Member of Congress 1849-1853;
1859-1868.
SOURCE: Diary and correspondence of Salmon P. Chase, Annual
Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1902, Vol.
2, p. 295
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