I Propose To Fight It Out On

I Would Suggest The Taxation Of All Property Equally Whether Church Or Corporation.

I Will Not Move My Army Without Onions.

As Soon As Slavery Fired Upon The Flag It Was Felt, We All Felt, Even Those Who Did Not Object To Slaves, That Slavery Must Be Destroyed. We Felt That It Was A Stain To The Union That Men Should Be Bought And Sold Like Cattle.

In 1850, I Believe, The Church Property In The United States, Which Paid No Tax, Amounted To $87 Million. In 1900, Without A Check, It Is Safe To Say, This Property Will Reach A Sum Exceeding $3 Billion. I Would Suggest The Taxation Of All Property Equally.

When News Of The Surrender First Reached Our Lines Our Men Commenced Firing A Salute Of A Hundred Guns In Honor Of The Victory. I At Once Sent Word, However, To Have It Stopped. The Confederates Were Now Our Prisoners, And We Did Not Want To Exult Over Their Downfall.