It may seem harsh, but you are all aware how many harsh orders were given in the Civil War for the purpose of forcing the enemy to obey our orders, and how often those orders and threats accomplished the purpose without any other act.
Dodge reflects on the harsh military orders issued during the Civil War to compel obedience from the enemy.
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It is the duty of every companion here, as well as of every good citizen, to enter his protest against these unjust attacks.
We were always careful that no cruelties were committed by enlisted men, but whatever was done was by the order of an officer.
In view of all the facts, I must doubt the sincerity of those who are seeking to bring discredit upon our little Army, the marvellous efficiency of which has won the admiration of the world.
There is no officer listening to me who did not see cruelties in the Civil War.
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