I am now considered such a monster, that I hesitate to darken with my shadow, the doors of those I love, lest I should bring upon them misfortune.

Say what you mean to do...and take it for granted you mean to do right. Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or keep one...you will wrong him and wrong yourself by equivocation of any kind.

I did only what my duty demanded. I could have taken no other course without dishonor.

The dominant party cannot reign forever, and truth and justice will prevail at last.

With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen, I have not been able to make up my mind to raise my hand against my relative, my children, my home. I have, therefore, resigned my commission in the Army.

In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

Let us go home and cultivate our virtues.