The death of Nelson Mandela

[Gene C]

(12-10-2013 01:00 PM)RJNorton Wrote:  I am in no boastful mood. I shall not do more than I can, and I shall do all I can to save the government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination. I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing."

Yours very truly

A. LINCOLN

That last paragraph, especially the last sentence, I've never heard before. The statement of a powerful and thoughtful leader. Considering the politicians available at the time, how fortunate he was our president.

Roger, can you tell us more about the circumstances surrounding this letter?