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

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally, whether church or corporation, exempting only the last resting place of the dead and possibly, with proper restrictions, church edifices.

Venice would be a fine city if it were only drained.

I believe that our Great Maker is preparing the world, in His own good time, to become one nation, speaking one language, and when armies and navies will be no longer required.

Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.

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.

No theory of my own will ever stand in the way of my executing, in good faith, any order I may receive from those in authority over me.