I Am Now Considered Such A Monster,

Traveler Is My Only Companion; I May Also Say My Pleasure. He And I, Whenever Practicable, Wander Out In The Mountains And Enjoy Sweet Confidence.

Whither Shall I Flee? To No Country On Earth That I Know Of Where There Is As Much Liberty As Yet Remains To Me Even In Virginia.

The Consolidation Of The States Into One Vast Empire, Sure To Be Aggressive Abroad And Despotic At Home, Will Be The Certain Precursor Of Ruin Which Has Overwhelmed All That Preceded It.

There Are Things In The Old Book Which I May Not Be Able To Explain, But I Fully Accept It As The Infallible Word Of God, And Receive Its Teachings As Inspired By The Holy Spirit.

We Cannot Afford To Be Idle, And Though Weaker Than Our Opponents In Men And Military Equipments, Must Endeavor To Harass, If We Cannot Destroy Them.