The framers of our Constitution never exhausted so much labor, wisdom, and forbearance in its formation, and surrounded it with so many guards and securities, if it was intended to be broken by every member of the Confederacy at will.

I will attack no matter what and win the war!

We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

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.

What a glorious world Almighty God has given us. How thankless and ungrateful we are, and how we labor to mar his gifts.

My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good.

Traveler is my only companion; I may also say my pleasure. He and I, whenever practicable, wander out in the mountains and enjoy sweet confidence.