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"If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy."

"For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards."

"In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior."

"'Tis best to weigh the enemy more mighty than he seems."
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"During the whole campaign, from June 27 to July 31, there has been no shirking or hesitation, to tiring on the part of a single man so far as I have seen; the brigade commanders reported none."

"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."

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

"General: I attempted to take Williamsport yesterday, but found too large a force of infantry and artillery. After a long fight, I withdrew to this place."

"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."

"Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place."

"I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working."
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