Baltimore, April 14, 1864.
Lt. Smith,
Sir.—I am very unfortunate in always coming when you are out. How has Kremer progressed with the case, anything been done? I go to Washington per order of the Secretary of War. I am obliged to go to New York within two weeks. I wish the case here might be disposed of before I go to New York. Would you oblige me by writing P. O. Box 62, Washington?
Very respy, your obdt servt.,
E. H. Smith,
Special Officer, War Dept.
The following is Kremer's report of progress:
United States Military Telegraph,
War Department,
April 17, 1864.
H. B. Smith:
Two men answering description but under different names left here for Leonardtown on the 16th. Shall I follow? If so, answer and send White.
W. V. Kremer.
Headquarters, Middle Department,
8th Army Corps,
April 22, 1864.