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I would suggest the taxation of all property equally, whether church or corporation, exempting only the last resting place of the dead and possibly, with proper restrictions, church edifices.

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I suffer the mortification of seeing myself attacked right and left by people at home professing patriotism and love of country who never heard the whistle of a hostile bullet. I pity them and the nation dependent on such for its existence. I am thankful, however that, though such people make a great noise, the masses are not like them.

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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.

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I have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.

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If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.

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I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.

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I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.

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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

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Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.

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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: President

Born: April 27th, 1822

Died: July 23rd, 1885

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