When news of the surrender first reached our lines our men commenced firing a salute of a hundred guns in honor of the victory. I at once sent word, however, to have it stopped. The Confederates were now our prisoners, and we did not want to exult over their downfall.

I suppose this work is part of the devil that is in us all.

There are but two parties now: traitors and patriots. And I want hereafter to be ranked with the latter and, I trust, the stronger party.

But my later experience has taught me two lessons: first, that things are seen plainer after the events have occurred; second, that the most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticised.

England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends.

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation.