… for ever! And as I thus love it, I shall make eternal war upon all those canting scoundrels, whether in Church or … of Slavery, and its extension and perpetuity. I return the war of lynchers and “respectable” mobs! I return the war of … you and all true men; and my voice shall ever be, “Don’t give up the ship.” I am, truly, your friend, C. M. CLAY …