Proudly handmade in the USA. 1807-1870 "Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans. Duty then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less... but for the struggle it has cost me to separate myself from a service to which I devoted all the best years of my life..." (Letter of resignation from the U.S. Army, April 20, 1861.") "I have experienced nothing but kindness from my superiors, the most cordial friendship from my companions." (Letter of resignation from the U.S. Army, April 20, 1861.") "It is well that war is so terrible - we should grow too fond of it." (To James Longstreet, December 13, 1862) "I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen... I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing and protection " (Farewell address to the Confederate Army, April 10, 1865)