ePub Don't Shoot That Boy! Abraham Lincoln and Military Justice by Thomas P. Lowry in History

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting look at Lincoln's involvement with the military justice processBy Gene CMr Lowery; a few years ago did an unfortunate and intentional act; changing the date on one of the pardons Lincoln gave on April 14; 1864 to April 14; 1865; the day of Lincoln's Assassination. He has since acknowledged his actions; and has had to suffer the consequences. That individual case is mentioned in this book but he gives it almost the same attention as he does most of the others cases Lincoln reviewed as President.While it is disappointing to know of this incident; we all make mistakes and I can look past that. It does not reduce the significance of Mr Lowry's work and the history that Mr Lowry shares in this book; most we would never know or have thought much about. I found it an interesting book; well worth reading.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. who fell asleep while onwatch and was sentenced to be shot to deathBy Joel A. MooreLet the book introduce itself: "This thought-provoking study is based on hundreds of court-martial documents in President Lincoln's own hand (most never seen or used before). Thomas P. Lowry tells each story; each life-or-death decision and the factors that tipped the balance one way of the other. Each man waited for the single stroke of the President's pen. Would it be life of death? Freedom or prison? A dishonorable discharge of a chance at personal redemption?" Don't forget to start reading this book from the introduction. It tells the story of a farm boy named William Scott; who fell asleep while on watch and was sentenced to be shot to death. While the story is deeply touching; the facts behind the story are most surprising. Learn for yourself; a fascinating account of a part of the war rarely told.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Dont shootBy mattI enjoyed reading about how abraham lincoln interacted with the soldirs and stoped one from being shot by other soldthers in his troop.