"When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen."

"Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country."

"Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one, in…"

"Tis true, I profess myself a Votary to Love — I acknowledge that a Lady is in the Case — and further I confess, that …"

"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all."

"The General is sorry to be informed —, that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing, a vice h…"

"Unhappy it is though to reflect, that a Brother's Sword has been sheathed in a Brother's breast, and that, the once h…"

"As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept…"

"But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman…"

"The reflection upon my situation, and that of this army, produces many an uneasy hour, when all around me are wrapped…"