"Col. John B. Bachelder."
War Department, July 30, 1868.
"* * * It is one of the most truthful likenesses of the late President that I have seen. * * *
"Yours very truly,
"J. M. SCHOFIELD,
"Secretary of War.
"Col. John B. Bachelder."
"Navy Department, July 30, 1868.
"* * * I think it a correct and satisfactory likeness in all respects.
"GIDEON WELLES,
"Secretary of Navy.