The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.

There are but few commanders who properly appreciate the value of celerity.

This army stays here until the last wounded man is removed. Before I leave them to the enemy, I will lose many more men.

We are all but instruments of God.

Died of wounds inflicted in error by his own troops at the battle of Chancellorsville during the US Civil War. Let us cross over the river and sit in the shade of the trees.

I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, so that I may save their blood tomorrow.

My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!