General Longstreet,when once in a fight, was a most brilliant soldier; but he was the hardest man to move I had in my army.

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that slavery is abolished.

I endeavored to give thanks to our Heavenly Father for all his mercies to me, for his preservation of me through all the dangers I have passed, and all the blessings which he has bestowed upon me, for I know I fall far short of my obligations

My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes.

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that Slavery is abolished. I believe it will be greatly for the interest of the South. So fully am I satisfied of this that I would have cheerfully lost all that I have lost by the war, and have suffered all that I have suffered to have this object attained.