Here of some of my favorites:
"I was not a Wisconsin soldier, and have not been honorably discharged, but at the judgement day I want to be with Wisconsin soldiers"
General John Gibbon
"The storm cometh- we hope the infatuated rebels like the appearence of the northern horizon. The storm of patriotism may shortly become the huricane of vengeance, and they have only themselves to thank... Those who sow the wind must reap the whirlwind"
Milwaukee Sentinal Editorial
"The terrible list of casualties shows that on this blood-stained field they sustained the reputation of Wisconsin soldiers."
Wisconsin Adjutant General Gaylord, in regards to the 18th Wisconsin's fighting at Shiloh
"Colonel Bryant was shouthing at the top of his voice, 'Get into the works, boys! Get into the works!' We got into the works, but we found the balls coming from both the front and the rear. Some of the men shouted back to the colonel, 'Which side, colonel, which side?' 'I don't care which side,' fairly yelled the excited commander,' but , Get into the works! and do it quick.'"
Dialouge between the 12th Wisconsin and their Colonel, during the battle of Bald Hill, July 22, 1864.
(they are kinda long but still good)
Spencer P. Davis
Co. E 33rd Wisconsin
(Message edited by 12th_Wisconsin on March 09, 2003)