He said that it was the first time they had been treated decently, and they were thankful they had fallen into the hands of some one who appreciated them.
Grenville Dodge: “He said that it was the first time they had been treated decently, and they were thankful they had fallen into the hands…”
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Dodge shares a sentiment from General Smith about the appreciation felt by troops for being treated well.
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