Guillaume-Henri Dufour

“ It is for you, and all faithful confederates to rally around the national banner which has been displayed; and to be mindful, that it is your most sacred duty to defend it with your best energies and at the price of your blood. ”

“ He, who lays violent hand on an inoffensive person, dishonours himself and disgraces his colours. The prisoners and the wounded claim so much the more your attention and compassion, as they are fellow countrymen, with whom you have oftentimes been united under the same banner.
You will commit no unnecessary and wanton act of violence on the country-people, among whom you may be quartered; and you will be prepared to undergo the privations, which the present season necessarily entails ”

“ Your country calls now for your united aid, and for the exertion of all your physical strength, to rescue Switzerland from a slate of trouble and distraction which cannot be allowed to exist any longer, compatible with the general safety. The country relies on your devotedness, and I feel assured, that you will not disappoint its expectations. ”