Quotes from authors passed in 1863
Found everybody in a terrible state of excitement on account of the enemy's advance upon this place.
John Buford
The zeal, bravery, and good behavior of the officers and men on the night of June 30, and during July 1, was commendable in the extreme.
John Buford
Nature is a dictionary; one draws words from it.
Eugene Delacroix
Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence, or learning.
Frederick William Faber
Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.
William Makepeace Thackeray
Catfish Hunter 
Owen Glendower 
Colm Meaney 
Bill McCollum 
Bruno Rossi 
Milton Caniff 
Retief Goosen 
James Madison Authors that died in 1863