29 January 1862
Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862
to Samuel Watson Van Nuys
Continued criticism of army officers for lack of action: "There is but one way to close this war in a hurry and that is let Congress reduce the pay of all officers to that of Privates, and if they resign put them in the ranks….[y]ou will hear nothing...
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