I will accept no commission that would tend to create a rivalry with Grant. I want him to hold what he has earned and got. I have all the rank I want.

We can make war so terrible and make them so sick of war that generations pass away before they again appeal to it.

...[We] must stop these swarms of Jews who are trading, bartering and robbing.

I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell.

But, my dear sirs, when peace does come, you may call on me for any thing. Then will I share with you the last cracker, and watch with you to shield your homes and families against danger from every quarter.

I will not accept if nominated, and will not serve if elected.

It's a disagreeable thing to be whipped.