On the recordMay 14, 1862
For your kind expressions I am extremely grateful, but on the other hand I assure you that the nation is more indebted to you, and such as you, than to me.
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presidency.ucsb.eduFor your kind expressions I am extremely grateful, but on the other hand I assure you that the nation is more indebted to you, and such as you, than to me.
Remarks to the 12th Indiana Regiment
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