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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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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.
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Grenville Dodge
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Dodge shares a sentiment from General Smith about the appreciation felt by troops for being treated well.

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