Letter to Major General P. F. Smith. New York, NY. 1855 Apr. 14.

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Letter to Major General P. F. Smith. New York, NY. 1855 Apr. 14.

Concerning his appointment to the rank of lieutenat general; detailing his troubles with the Congress, the Secretary of War, and the President.

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