I never refused my help to any person black or white; and I liked the office nonetheless because there were neither fees… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
The Proclamation does not, indeed, mark out exactly the course I should myself prefer. But I am ready to take it just as it… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
No nation can be strong except in the strength of God, or safe except in His defense. The trust of our people in God… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
If Congress sees fit to impose a capitation, or other direct tax, it must be laid in proportion to the census; if Congress determines… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
My agency in promoting the passage of the National Banking Act was the greatest mistake of my life. It has built up a monopoly… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
What you have said, Mr. President, fully satisfies me that you have given to every proposition which has been made, a kind and candid… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
Once I should have been, if not satisfied, partially, at least, contented with suffrage for the intelligent and those who have been soldiers; now… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
