“WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to…”

“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace,…”

“Men, who are familiarized to danger, meet it without shrinking; whereas troops unused to…”

“Perseverance to remain in the field, and fortitude and spirit to do their duty while in…”