“Dear Governor: In answer to your letter of the 28th inst., some twelve years ago a representation of Terry’s Texas Rangers asked the Legislature to return the flag referred to in your letter, which was not done. I was willing then they might have the flag and know of no reason why it should not be given to the representation of the regiment now.
“The brigade captured two pieces of artillery at the same time. As the guns were captured from our forces at Murfreesboro, Tenn., in 1862, and have long since been made into G. A. R. badges, they are disposed of, and the returning the flag will settle that matter to good advantage.
“Your friend and comrade,
“A. O. MILLER.”
“Knoxville, Tenn., February 1, 1899.
“Hon. Jas. A. Mount, Indianapolis, Ind.:
“Dear Governor: I have your favor of the 28th of January, relating to the return of the battle flag of Terry’s Texas Rangers, which was captured by the 17th Indiana, near Coosaville, Ga., in October, 1864. In so far as I am concerned, I quite agree with you as to the propriety of returning this flag, but I think that Gen. A. O. Miller is the proper man to consult, as he was in command of the brigade at the time the flag was captured. I would suggest that if the flag is returned to Texas, that you take a clear receipt for it, to be preserved in the State archives. * * * Believe me,
“Your comrade and faithful friend,
“J. T. WILDER.”