If you have the sword still, and would be willing to dispose of it, will you say what you will take for it, as I would like very much to own it, if it did not cost too much.
I have been lately elected to the Command of a Battalion of Cavalry in this city, composed of men who were on both sides during the "late unpleasantness," and am very anxious to make a fine battalion of it.
If you will do me the favor to communicate with me on this subject I will be very grateful.
Address, very truly yours,
Harry Gilmor,
Cor. President & Fawn Streets,
Baltimore, Md.
At that time everything was being done to "heal the wound" and I was disposed to do my little part. I was disposed to present the sword to him, first getting General Wallace's approval. But on conferring with Union people of Baltimore, I concluded not to; they thought any ostentatious display of the sword would help keep the wound open.
FILE XXXI.
Steam tug "Grace Titus"—Statement of George Carlton, containing valuable confirmatory information.
Depot Quartermaster's Office,
Baltimore, Jany. 16, 1865.
Captain, Steam Tug
"Grace Titus."
You will proceed with your tug as directed by Lieut. H. B. Smith, who will hand you this.