Grenville Dodge: “From those whom we fought and defeated have come the most gallant words of praise and touching sympathy.”

The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.

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.

We were always careful that no cruelties were committed by enlisted men, but whatever was done was by the order of an officer.