The cause of the great War of the Rebellion against the United Status will have to be attributed to slavery.

The natural disposition of most people is to clothe a commander of a large army whom they do not know, with almost superhuman abilities. A large part of the National army, for instance, and most of the press of the country, clothed General Lee with just such qualities, but I had known him personally, and knew that he was mortal; and it was just as well that I felt this.

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

The one thing I never want to see again is a military parade. When I resigned from the army and went to a farm I was happy. When the rebellion came, I returned to the service because it was a duty. I had no thought of rank; all I did was try and make.

Let no guilty man escape, if it can he avoided. . . . No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

I desire the good-will of all, whether hitherto my friends or not.

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.