Does damaged honor demand war?
We are alarmed here with the apprehensions of war; and sincerely anxious that it may be avoided; but not at the expense either of our faith or honor. It seems much the general opinion here, that the...
View ArticleIf this be war, bring it on! But if not …
I love, therefore, … [the] proposition of cutting off all communication with the nation which has conducted itself so atrociously. This, you will say, may bring on war. If it does, we will meet it like...
View ArticleEveryday stuff in the life of a leader
Harrassed with interruptions & worn down with fatigue; I take up my pen at midnight to scribble you a line … your clover seed has been forwarded to Richmond some time ago … I still hope to get...
View ArticleWhat justifies going to war?
From the humane & magnanimous policy, which Your conduct & character through life authorize us to beleive you will pursue, we have no apprehension of war from narrow or party policy; but...
View ArticleThe peaceful bear must attack once in awhile!
The love of peace which we sincerely feel & profess has begun to produce an opinion in Europe that our government is entirely in Quaker [non-aggressive, non-violent] principles, & will turn the...
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