We're teachers, and we have a commitment." "Commitment to what-to live and die in this hellhole, when we can leave and live like other people?

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

I don't underrate the value of military knowledge, but if men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.

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

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.

The most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticized.

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