I will not move my army until I am absolutely ready.

The President is no more than a well-meaning baboon. I went to the White House directly after tea, where I found "The Original Gorilla", about as intelligent as ever. What a specimen to be at the head of our affairs now.

Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well.

By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.

I find myself in a new and strange position here: President, cabinet, Gen. Scott, and all deferring to me. By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.

Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!

The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood.