Generally the officers of the army were indifferent whether the annexation [of Texas] was consummated or not; but not so all of them. For myself, I was bitterly opposed to the measure, and to this day regard the war, which resulted, as one of the most unjust ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation. It was an instance of a republic following the bad example of European monarchies, in not considering justice in their desire to acquire additional territory.

The will of the people is the best law.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.

I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

The colored man has been accustomed all his life to lean on the white man, and if a good officer is placed over him, he will learn readily and make a good soldier.

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation.

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