These men must all be killed or employed by us before we can hope for peace.

They have no property or future, and therefore cannot be influenced by any thing, except personal considerations.

I have two brigades of these fellows in my front, commanded by Cosby, of the old army, and Whitfield, of Texas.
Stephen D.Lee is in command of the whole.

I have frequent interviews with their officers, a good understanding with them, and am inclined to think, when the resources of their country are exhausted, we must employ them.

They are the best cavalry in the world, but it will tax Mr.Chase's genius for finance to supply them with horses.