I've made a close calculation, Dick, and I figure that the chances are at least eighty per cent in favor of our taking or destroying Lee's army." "I wish we had started sooner," said Pennington.

"We've lost a whole day, one of the most precious days the world has ever known." "You're right, Frank, and I've allowed that fact to figure importantly in my reckoning.

If it were not for the lost day I'd figure our chance of making the finishing stroke at ninety-five per cent.

But boys, it's glorious to be back with you.

Once, I thought when we were marching back and forth so much that if I could only lie down and rest for a week or two I'd be the happiest fellow on earth.