Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.

It does look like a very good exercise. But what is the little white ball for?

The Southern rebellion was largely the outgrowth of the Mexican war. Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times.

Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.

I never wanted to get out of a place as much as I did to get out of the presidency.

The Jews are a class violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department, and also department orders and are herein expelled from the department within 24 hours from receipt of this order.

Let no guilty man escape if it can be avoided. Be specially vigilant-or instruct those engaged in the prosecution of fraud to be-against all who insinuate that they have high influence to protect-or to protect them. No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.