I. K. Shaffer,
Willards, Washington.
Have seen the parties arrangements are made for to-morrow be here to-night.
Capt. Hassing.
In reply, I wired:
Washington, D. C.,
Nov. 20, 1864.
Capt. Hassing,
German St. Green House, Baltimore.
Telegram recd will meet you to-morrow evening at place appointed cannot close up my business with my friend here until morning.
I. K. Shaffer,
Willards Hotel.
The above telegram and the one following were for Hassing to exhibit to the gang, to show my earnestness:
Willards Hotel
Washington, Nov 21 1864