On the record
You have gathered the sons of Ohio, and those who have been identified with its history, into a society where you may meet together and preserve and revive the recollections of Ohio boyhood and Ohio manhood.
Source
gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “You have gathered the sons of Ohio, and those who have been identified with its history, into a society where you may…”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman acknowledges the importance of preserving Ohio's history and identity.
Share
More from John Sherman
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.
Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.
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.
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…
Other voices in this conversation
