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Abraham Lincoln: Do Not Condemn Many for the Actions of a Few

Abraham Lincoln: Do Not Condemn Many for the Actions of a Few

Or how Abraham Lincoln, acting in 1862, set a good example for all of us to follow forever more. This is something I learned about Abraham Lincoln by reading American Gospel (authored by Jon Meacham). I quote from the book: In December 1862, “General U.S. Grant, then headquartered in Mississippi, issued General Order 11, which expelled Jews from the states under his control. It had been decided that ‘Jews, as a class’ were responsible for smuggling. Lincoln had that order…

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