 | David Herbert Donald - Biography & Autobiography - 1995 - 724 pages
...existing state of the rebellion," admitting that his ideas did "not strictly relate to the situation of this Army or strictly come within the scope of my official duties." His theme was that the war against the Confederates "should be conducted upon the highest principles... | |
 | Michael McHugh - Generals - 1998 - 228 pages
...concerning the existing state of the rebellion; although they do not strictly relate to the situation of this Army or strictly come within the scope of my...abandoned; it is the cause of free institutions and self government. The Constitution and the Union must be preserved, whatever may be the cost in time,... | |
 | Edward A. Pollard - History - 2004 - 760 pages
...concerning the existing state of the rebellion, although they do not strictly relate to the situation of this army, or strictly come within the scope of my...self-government. The Constitution and the Union must bo preserved, whatever may be the cost in time, treasure, and blood. If secession is successful, other... | |
 | Thomas Harry Williams - United States - 1941 - 444 pages
...war. McClellan admitted that his views on partisan issues did not "strictly relate to the situation of this army or strictly come within the scope of my official duties." But they amounted to convictions, and it was his duty to speak out, even though he felt himself to... | |
 | Adam I. P. Smith - History - 2006 - 280 pages
...views concerning the state of the rebellion; although they do not strictly relate to the situation of this Army or strictly come within the scope of my official duties." These views, he emphasized, "amount to convictions and are deeply impressed upon my mind and heart." Like Lincoln,... | |
 | Adam I. P. Smith - History - 2006 - 280 pages
...of this Army or strictly come within the scope of my official duties." These views, he emphasized, "amount to convictions and are deeply impressed upon my mind and heart." Like Lincoln, McClellan began by declaring himself determined that "our cause" — that of "free institutions... | |
 | Michael Knox Beran - History - 2007 - 521 pages
...the Constitution to perish with himself, even if they did not "strictly relate to the situation of this army or strictly come within the scope of my official duties." McClellan warned Lincoln not to embrace the anti-slavery policies of his enemies, the radical Republicans;... | |
 | United States - 1884 - 1198 pages
...concerning the existing state of the rebellion, although they do not strictly relate to the situation of this army or strictly come within the scope of my...views amount to convictions, and are deeply impressed npon my mind and heart. Our cause must never be abandoned ; it is the cause of free institutions and... | |
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Excellency for your private consideration my general views concerning the existing state of the rebellion, although they do not strictly relate to the situation of this army or strictly come within the scope of my official duties. 
