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.

Such an executive officer the sun never shone on. I have but to show him my design, and I know that it can be done, it will be done...Straight as the needle to the pole he advanced to the execution of my purpose.

You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.

There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done--the honor of the integrity of principle.

We must enlist our own snake and strike like a cobra against their vitals with an attack on Washington.

The time is not come for impartial history. If the truth were told just now, it would not be credited.

Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans!