There are few, I believe, in this enlightened age, who will not acknowledge that slavery as an institution is a moral and political evil.

There is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths.

We have only one rule here - to act like a gentleman at all times.

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

I have never witnessed on any previous occasion such entire disregard of the usage of civilized warfare and the dictates of humanity.

Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans!

Marry...into a family that will enable your children to feel proud of both sides of the house.