TEAR IT UP.
Secretary Stanton was once greatly vexed because an army officer had refused to understand an order, or, at all events, had not obeyed. “I believe I’ll sit down,” said Stanton, “and give that man a piece of my mind.” “Do so,” said Mr Lincoln, “write it now while you have it on your mind. Make it sharp; cut him all up.” Stanton did not need another invitation. It was a bone-crusher that he read to the President. “That’s right,” said Abe, “that’s a good one.” “Whom can I get to end it by?” mused the Secretary. “Send it!” replied Lincoln, “send it! Why, don’t send it at all. Tear it up. You have freed your mind on the subject, and that is all that is necessary. Tear it up. You never w ant to send such lette rs; I never k
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White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 245, 18 November 1915, Page 15
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144TEAR IT UP. White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 245, 18 November 1915, Page 15
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