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

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.

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.

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

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.

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