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

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

Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do my best to restore Union and peace to a suffering people, and to establish and guard their liberties and rights.

It is not given to our weak intellects to understand the steps of Providence as they occur: we comprehend them only as we look back upon them in the far-distant past.

As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all.

All quiet along the Potomac.

The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.