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Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story

By L. E. Chittenden
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An eyewitness memoir by a Treasury official reconstructs the episode in which the chief executive intervenes to spare a soldier condemned for sleeping on duty. The account combines official records, personal recollections, and contemporary anecdotes to retell the incident and to illustrate the leader’s compassion, moral judgment, and private manner. Short biographical sketches and related vignettes provide context, showing how mercy, legal procedure, and public sentiment intersected in a wartime administrative setting.

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L. E. Chittenden

L. E. Chittenden was an American author and historian known for his works on American political history during the Civil War era. His notable book, "A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention," provides a detailed account of the discussions surrounding proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution in 1861. Chittenden also authored "Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story," which explores an intriguing incident involving President Abraham Lincoln. Through his writings, Chittenden contributed to the understanding of pivotal moments in American history.

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