“The truth is the whole army is burning with an insatiable desire to wreak vengeance upon South Carolina. I almost tremble at her fate, but feel that she deserves all that seems in store for her….” -US General William T. Sherman

“Should you capture Charleston, I hope that by some accident the place may be destroyed, and if a little salt should be sown upon its site it may prevent the growth of future crops of nullification and secession.” -US Army Chief of Staff Major General Halleck

“We’ll soon see the proud women of Carolina, like those of Georgia, with tears in their eyes begging crusts of bread from our men for their famishing children. Oh it was a Glorious Sight.” -US General Atkins

“I have never burnt a house down yet, but if we go into South Carolina I will burn some down if I can get the chance.” –US Federal soldier