11 April 1878
Lee, John F., 1813-1884
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt
Relates that he is leaving Washington to travel to St. Louis, Missouri. Notes that Senator Ambrose Burnside (a Civil War General) is doing well but may need looking after. Mentions Representative Walsh (possibly William Walsh, a Representative from Maryland 1877-1878), and Hunt's friend O'Connor. Declares "The army is not in that state of patriotic satisfaction or submission the army of a republic ought to be. It rebels at public economy; and even threatens an indian war. I have advised, in case they get it up, to reduce their pay one half more..." Suggests the discharge of Sheridan (…
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