3. Leadership Role Lincoln’s established friendship Seward Lafayette, secretary of state. Seward was Lincolns only advisor, was very confident Ideas /concerns came to Lincoln he turned to Seward Some considered Seward “power behind the throne”, but Seward responded “There is but one vote in the Cabinet and that is cast by the President”
4. Lincoln’s Partnership Stanton, volatile secretary of war Stanton controlled Lincoln at times, but it was clear who was in power “Each could veto the other’s act, but Lincoln was to rule when he felt it necessary”
5. Dedication to the Leader/Country Suffered from asthma – kept him in bed during election “keep me alive till this rebellion is over, and then I’ll take a rest”
6. Lincoln protected his secretary even when criticism was justified Lincoln stopped others from talk negatively about Stanton“Go home my friend and read attentively the tenth verse of the thirteenth chapter of Proverbs” Administration sticking up for teachers
7. Bates/Lincoln Bates retired as Attorney General Gratitude to Lincoln: “Your uniform and unvarying courtesy and kindness during whole time in which we have been associated in the public service. The memory of that kindness and personal favor, I shall bear with me into private life, and hope to retain in my heart, as long as I live.” Strong leadership inspires life
8. Lincolns Strong Leadership impacted Bates Views Lincoln asked Bates to speak in 1864 to deliver a legal opinion on the controversial question of the unequal pay scale for black soldiers Never escaped racial prejudices formed in his earlier years However, Lincoln’s leadership influenced Bates to learn more. From the Dred Scott decision, Bates researched citizenship and concluded that the place of birth, not color of skin, determined citizenship Interesting – Lincolns leadership influenced Bates to see beyond prejudice, look at the whole picture
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10. Chase appointed as Chief-Justice Lincoln was confident that Chase would help secure the rights of the black man, for which he had fought throughout his career, a belief that outweighed concerns about Chase’s restless temperament
11. Mary Lincoln/Family took pleasure in his victory, in debt Started the new rule of etiquette for visitors at public receptions in White House Still grieving over son “Willie” Did not want son, “Robert,” to enter war Lincoln wrote a letter to Attorney General asking if son could go in military with nominal ranks…Robert became captain..very popular
12. Lincoln Paid Tribute Sherman's March to the Sea - capture of Savannah --- this still haunts civilians to this day General George Thomas – defeated Hood’s forces at Nashville Navy/Army - fall of Fort Fisher, Wilmington NC
13. 13th Amendment January passage of 13th amend., abolish slavery Went to James Rollin to make an appeal to vote for 13th amend. 1865 – put dramatic change to end slavery
14. Francis Preston Blair Visited Jefferson Davis, confederate president Blair proposed that Davis end slavery Proposed to end southern independence Combine North and South to drive French out of Mexico (said north/south were two countries) Lincoln did not like, sent Blair back to report the securing peace to all as one country…not two….
15. Hampton Road Conference Representing the US gov’t = Lincoln and Seward Representing Confederate State of America = Alexander Stephens (VP), Robert M.Y. Hunter (Senator), and John Campbell (Assistant Secretary of War) Unsuccessful effort to negotiate an end to American Civil War Lasted four hours NO agreements made The war continued
16. Lincoln’s Requests “Voluntary abolition of slavery by the states” Refused treaty with Confederate Gov’t Would not weaken the Emancipation Proclamation Complete restoration of Union --- or war continues Not to have joint attack on the French in Mexico
17. Lincoln depressed over John Yates Beall Former Confederate captain who was tried/found guilty as a spy Pending execution Lincoln felt compelled to stand by General John A. Dix, even though it troubled him so of convicting Beall.
21. Lincoln desire for Douglas Opinion Lincoln wanted Douglas opinion --“You must stop a little Douglas; there is no man in the country whose opinion I value more than yours. I want to know what you think of it.” “Mr. Lincoln, that was a sacred effort.”
22. Lincoln’s Speech “The President’s inaugural is the finest state paper in all history” “This inaugural will read as one of the most inspiring speech ever spoken by a man.”
