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

Samuel Houston(March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in the United States Senate. He also served as the sixth governor of Tennessee and the seventh governor of Texas. Houston is the only individual to be elected governor of two different US states.

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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