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.

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

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

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.

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

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

All quiet along the Potomac.