Of course, if he did this on his own motion and without instructions from Washington, he ought to be removed,--and, in my judgment, rather than carry out such instructions, he ought to have thrown his sword into the sea.
Sumner argues that an officer should refuse immoral orders, prioritizing honor over obedience.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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