“Has taken his place with the great soldiers of all times.”
Raleigh, N. C., January 17, 1904.
My Dear Mrs. Longstreet,—I send you a copy of the Post by this mail, containing article on your late husband and great soldier.
The conduct of some of our people is a brutality. But I beg to assure you that it is the result of ignorance. General Longstreet has taken his place beside the great soldiers of all times, and malice cannot reach him. I hope some soldier of his old corps will take up the question of these attacks. They can be answered and reputed. You will pardon this intrusion upon you, a sense of duty to the truth of history and love for the memory of your great husband is my excuse.
Truly,
W. H. Day.
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