"I only wanted to help my people."

"The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln's election."

"Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy."

"If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours."

"A true woman always loves a real soldier."