Let me tell you what is coming. After the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives you may win Southern independence, but I doubt it. The North is determined to preserve this Union. They are not a fiery, impulsive people as you are, for they live in colder climates. But when they begin to move in a given direction, they move with the steady momentum and perseverance of a mighty avalanche. Gov. Sam Houston-Texas

Went to Gettysburg with a good buddy today, learned a bit, and was still in awe of the bravery and fortitude of the soldiers who participated in Pickets Charge. So thought I would dig up a quote about the American Civil War, and found this interesting quote from Sam Houston

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