Greenleaf, Halbert S., 1827-1906 Speech of Hon. Halbert S. Greenleaf of New York, in the House of Representatives, Saturday, January 19, 1884.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08445.04.01 Author/Creator: Greenleaf, Halbert S., 1827-1906 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1884 Pagination: 1 v. : 7 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 14.7 cm Order a Copy
Representative Greenleaf discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. In support of Porter, concludes "Why, then, in view of these clearly established facts, should we longer delay this simple act of justice to a most meritorious but much-abused soldier? Why wait for a more auspicious day? Why wait till this perfectly innocent man has gone down with his gray hairs in sorrow to the grave? Let us act, here and now... I support this bill for his relief with all my heart..."
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