John Sherman: “If you do not, I see nothing but civil war before us.”

Though my grateful thanks are due to them and have been often expressed, yet I have felt, as they do, that my duty was to the whole country.

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.

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…

Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.