Rifles for Watie Quotes

“Jeff frowned. He wished the Missouri bushwhackers would live by the rule Mr. Lincoln had laid down in his speech at Leavenworth. […] But neither side had heeded Lincoln’s gentle advice.”

“If they both lived through the battle!”

“Jeffy, I hope I never have to hear another gun go off, as long as I live.”

“‘I’m eighteen year old now an’ I want to see the world. I’m agoin!’”

“Next time you see me, my dancin’ days will be over forever.”