John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
6565 Charles Franis Adams 1807-1886 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 6565 |
| AUTHOR: | Charles Francis Adams (1807–1886) |
| QUOTATION: | It would be superfluous in me to point out to your Lordship that this is war. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Despatch to Earl Russell. Sept. 5, 1863. |