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

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible.

Arms is a profession that, if its principles are adhered to for success, requires an officer do what he fears may be wrong, and yet, according to military experience, must be done, if success is to be attained.

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit...

Sir! Men who desert their comrades in war deserve to be shot! And Officers who intrude for them deserve to be hung!

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

In the Army of the Shenandoah, you were the 'First Brigade!' In the Army of the Potomac you were the 'First Brigade!' In the Second Corps of this Army, you are the 'First Brigade!' You are the 'First Brigade' in the affections of your general, and I hope by your future deeds and bearing you will be handed down the posterity as the 'First Brigade' in this our Second War of Independence. Farewell!