My ardent desire is... to keep the United States free from political connexions with every other Country. To see that they may be independent of all, and under the influence of none.

Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can clearly forsee that nothing but the rooting out of slavery can perpetuate the existence of our union, by consolidating it in a common bond of principle.

While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support.

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.

When a man does all he can, though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it.

I am again called upon by the voice of my country to execute the functions of its Chief Magistrate.

To persevere in one's duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny