. . . contained in Secretary Stanton’s late order, cannot be to
frequently repeated:
“The purpose of this war is to attack, pursue and destroy
the rebellions enemy, and to deliver the country from the danger menaced by
traitors. Alacrity, daring, courageous
spirit and patriotic zeal on all occasions and under ever circumstance, are
expected from the army of the United States.”
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye,
Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 1, 1862, p. 1
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