He always believed the Civil War was unnecessary, and it was brought upon the nation by fanatics on both sides.

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 59–61

^ Holt 2010, 362–375

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 64–69

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 68, 91–92

^ Jump up to: a b Wallner 2004, pp. 69–72

^ Wallner 2004, p. 80

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 78–84

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 84–90

^ Holt 2010, 419

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 91–92

^ Jump up to: a b "The Pierce Manse". Archived from the original on August 16, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2014.

^ Wallner 2004, p. 79

^ Wallner 2004, p. 86

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 98–101

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 93–95

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 103–110

^ Holt 2010, 431

^ Wallner 2004, pp. 131–132

^ Wadleigh 1913, p. 249: "Jan.7.-Hon. John P. Hale's letter to his constituents against the annexation of Texas, published".

^ Wadleigh 1913, p. 249: "John P. Hale, who had been nominated for re-election to Congress by the Democratic party, was at this election dropped from the ticket, and John Woodbury substituted, in consequence of Mr. Hale's refusal to go with the party in voting for the annexation of Texas. 