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.

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.

In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now return to my planting and books at home

Two commanders on the same field are always one too many.

It will be all right if it turns out all right.

Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.

Declare church and state forever separate and distinct; but each free within their proper spheres.