The zeal, bravery, and good behavior of the officers and men on the night of June 30, and during July 1, was commendable in the extreme.

We entered Gettysburg in the afternoon, just in time to meet the enemy entering the town, and in good season to drive him back before his getting a foothold.

I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.

It is too late, now I wish I could live.

They will attach you in the morning and they will come booming - skirmishers three deep. You will have to fight like the devil until supports arrive.

If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.

Shortly after this, I placed my command on our extreme left, to watch and fight the enemy should he make another attack, and went to Cemetary Hill for observation.

If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.

You can study gravity forever without learning how to fly.

i hugged myself as a child & told Myself that everything was perfect in the petrichor The smell of pure innocence & earthy & earthly Innocence that stays in the clothes I only wear on good days…

Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly.

Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars.

Age cannot wither her nor custom stale her infinite variety other women cloy the appetites they feed but she makes hungry where most she satisfies.

To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.

If you don't fail, you're not even trying.

At communion we ought to ask for the remedy of the vice to which we feel ourselves most inclined.

If you don't like vampire games, don't play

Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long.