Edwin M. Stanton Professions : American Politician Born : December 19, 1814 Died : December 24, 1869 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Edwin M. Stanton Now he belongs to the ages. Edwin M. Stanton civil-war age war If he had a million men he would swear the enemy has two millions, and then he would sit down in the mud and yell for three. Edwin M. Stanton men two enemy The prisoners for better security against conversation shall have a canvas bag put over the head of each and tied around the neck, with a holes for proper breathing and eating, but not seeing. Edwin M. Stanton necks bags breathing If I tap that little bell, I can send you to a place where you will never hear the dogs bark. Edwin M. Stanton bells dog war I know General Grant better than any other person in the country can know him. It was my duty to study him, and I did so day and night, when I saw him and when I did not see him, and now I tell you what I know, he cannot govern this country. Edwin M. Stanton saws night country A man of fifty is responsible for his face. Edwin M. Stanton fifty faces men All persons harboring or secreting the conspirators or aiding their concealment or escape, will be treated as accomplices in the murder of the President and shall be subject to trial before a military commission, and the punishment of death. Edwin M. Stanton punishment military president Come here immediately and see if you can find the murderer of the President. Edwin M. Stanton here find see you Similar Authors Bill W. Clayton american-politician Bob Allen american-politician Brian E. Frosh american-politician Brad Carson american-politician Bonnie Lowenthal american-politician Arthur B. Robinson american-politician All Authors