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Mr. Lincoln's White House: John Palmer Usher (1816-1889) (1251 words) |
 | Usher, who followed me, informed the President that the old man was waiting for an interview and thought of leaving, but U. advised him to remain now that he had got there. |
| According to his biographers: "Usher decided to put his trust in the cornerstone of his official relations; he assured his friends that Lincoln was disposed to give Indiana a cabinet post and would retain him in the belief that, by doing so, he would give 'as much satisfaction as by attempting a change. |
| Usher said it was important that he should know, for he had to depend on his salary or income for his support, and probably Mr. |
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