Letter to William H. Herndon
03/05/1864
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It is due to this officer to state that he was passed over in consequence of physical disability, this disability having...
Let nothing which is transpiring change, hinder, or delay your military movements or plans.
Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.
of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indic...