I feel that we are on the eve of a new era, when there is to be great harmony between the Federal and Confederate. I cannot stay to be a living witness to the correctness of this prophecy; but I feel it within me that it is to be so.

War is progressive because all instruments of war are progressive.

The United States, knowing no distinction of her own citizens on account of religion or nationality, naturally believes in a civilization the world over which will secure the same universal laws.

Ah, you know my weaknesses--my children and my horses.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.

Jesse has a new dog. You may have noticed that his former pets have been peculiarly unfortunate. When this dog dies every employee in the White House will be at once discharged.