The Commander in Chief directs that Divine service be performed every Sunday at 11 o'clock...It is expected that officers of all ranks will by their attendance set an example to their men.

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

Went to church and fasted all day.

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.

Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.

Give not advice without being asked, and when desired, do it briefly.

The executive branch of this government never has, nor will suffer, while I preside, any improper conduct of its officers to escape with impunity.