Extra Credit Questions

[David Lockmiller]

(10-08-2020 09:22 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  No googling, please.

What is the name of the person who noted the following about President Lincoln?

"Of all the men I ever met, he seemed to possess more of the elements of greatness, combined with goodness, than any other."

Later that afternoon, Sherman left City Point to return to his troops and prepare for the expected battle. Saying goodbye to the president, he "was more than ever impressed by his kindly nature, his deep and earnest sympathy with the afflictions of the whole people," and his "absolute faith in the courage, manliness, and integrity of the armies in the field." To be sure, "his face was care-worn and haggard; but, the moment he began to talk, his face lightened up, his tall form, as it were, unfolded, and he was the impersonation of good-humor and fellowship." A decade later, Sherman remained convinced of Lincoln's unparalleled leadership. "Of all the men I ever met, he seemed to possess more of the elements of greatness, combined with goodness, than any other." (Team of Rivals, page 713.)