John Sherman: “Nothing less than the protection of slavery in the territories.”

Our family of states is already large enough to create embarrassment in the Senate, and a republic should not hold dependent provinces or possessions.

The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.

Proud of Ohio, of its history and people, willing at all times to sound its praise in the sisterhood of states, yet, according to my convictions, the United States is entitled to my allegiance, and all parts of it should receive equal care…

What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.