Free every slave, slay every traitor, burn every rebel mansion if these things be necessary to preserve this temple of freedom. - Thaddeus Stevens, September 1, 1862.Mar 13 ⋅ eurlyss ⋅ r/ShermanPosting ⋅ #1862 #1
President Lincoln will proclaim the freedom of four millions of human slaves, the most important event in the history of the world since Christ was born.Jan 12 ⋅ eurlyss ⋅ r/CIVILWAR
I suppose I am politically ruined, but that day was the happiest of my life. - Democrat James E. English after voting for the 13th AmendmentJan 19 ⋅ eurlyss ⋅ r/CIVILWAR
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally. - Abraham Lincoln in a speech to the 140th Indiana Infantry, March 17th 1865Jan 12 ⋅ eurlyss ⋅ r/USHistory ⋅ #1865
I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving.Jan 29 ⋅ eurlyss ⋅ r/CIVILWAR
