10 November 1861
Mansfield, Joseph K.F., 1803-1862
Autograph letter signed
Title: to A. T. Goodman
General Mansfield replies to Goodman's request for his autograph. Says "You ask my autograph - If I could close this unhappy war as easily as I can comply with your complementary request, I should be happy. We are now engaged in a contest from which there is no retreating. We battle for principle, and our glorious institutions, and the word should be onward; and may the Great God who rules over all, guide our steps and conduct us to a happy end." Written at Fort Monroe.
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