 | William Eleroy Curtis - 1902 - 482 pages
...the Potomac," he said. " Of course I have done this upon what appears to me sufficient reason, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are...brave and skilful soldier, which, of course, I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession, in which you are right. You have confidence... | |
 | Sir Adolphus William Ward - History, Modern - 1905 - 934 pages
...act, and his reasons for so doing are set forth in one of the President's most characteristic letters. "I believe you to be a brave and skilful soldier, which of course I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession, in which you are right. You have confidence... | |
 | Abraham Lincoln - United States - 1903 - 460 pages
...Army of the Potomac. Of course I have done this upon what appear to me to be sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are...brave and skilful soldier, which of course I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession, in which you are right. You have confidence... | |
 | Abraham Lincoln - United States - 1903 - 394 pages
...Army of the Potomac. Of course I have done this upon what appear to me to be sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are...brave and skilful soldier, which of course I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession, in which you are right. You have confidence... | |
 | Oscar Browning - Military art and science - 1903 - 588 pages
...Potomac. Of course I have done this upon what appear to me sufficient reasons, and yet I think it hest for you to know that there are some things in regard...brave and skilful soldier, which of course I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession, in which you are right. You have confidence... | |
 | Joseph Hartwell Barrett - 1903 - 436 pages
...Army of the Potomac. Of course I have done this upon what appear to me to be sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are...satisfied with you. I believe you to be a brave and skillful soldier, which, of course, I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession,... | |
 | John Richards Boyle - Pennsylvania - 1903 - 382 pages
...appointment Mr. Lincoln had written: "I have done this upon what appear to me sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are...satisfied with you. I believe you to be a brave and skillful soldier, which, of course, I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession,... | |
 | Business - 1914 - 538 pages
...head of the Army of the Potomac. I have done this upon what apears to me to be sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are...brave and skilful soldier, which, of course, I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your position, in which you are right. "You have confidence... | |
 | United States. Army. Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1863) - United States - 1901 - 520 pages
...Army of the Potomac. Of course, I have done this upon what appears to me to be sufficient reasons, and yet I think it best for you to know that there are...satisfied with you. I believe you to be a brave and skillful soldier which, of course, I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession,... | |
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I think it best for you to know that there are some things in regard to which I am not quite satisfied with you. I believe you to be a brave and skilful soldier, which of course I like. I also believe you do not mix politics with your profession, in which... 
