"As the season is now fast approaching when every man must expect to be drawn into the field of action, it is highly necessary that we should be preparing our minds as well as everything necessary for ..."
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated an..."
"I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery."
"Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics."
"True patriotism is not just a feeling but a commitment to the well-being of our country."
"Satisfied, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and endeavored to avert war, and exhausted to the last drop the cup of reconciliation, we can with pure hearts appeal to Heaven for the justice of ..."
"I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence."
"Believe me, sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your Administration."
"I must not conceal from you my earnest wish that the choice had fallen upon a man less declined in years and better qualified to encounter the usual vicissitudes of war."
"I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States."
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace."
"A good government must be founded on the principle of justice and liberty for all its citizens."