Sincerely yours,
R. J. Walker.[8]
In September of 1861 Miss Carroll prepared a paper on "the Constitutional powers of the President to make arrests and to suspend the writ of habeas corpus." In December, 1861, she published a pamphlet entitled "The War Powers of the Government." This was followed by a paper entitled "The Relation of Revolted Citizens to the National Government." This was written at the especial request of President Lincoln, approved by him, and adopted as the basis of his subsequent action.
Washington, January 25, 1861.
My Dear Miss Carroll:
I read the address of Governor Hicks, which gave me great pleasure. I have been overwhelmed with work and anxiety for North Carolina. I franked all the papers you sent me. It is a great matter for the Union that you hold Maryland firm now.
Go on in your great work. I wish you would say a word for S—— in some of your articles; he is doing us good, but needs encouragement.
I wish to talk with you on these matters as soon as I can find a moment.
Respectfully and sincerely your friend,
John A. Gilmer.[9]
Washington City, March 11, 1861.
My Dear Miss Carroll:
I will be pleased to see you to-morrow, any time convenient to yourself, after nine o'clock. I am not seeing any one just yet on the matter to which you refer, but, of course, will see you. You have my grateful thanks for the great and patriotic services you have rendered and are still rendering to the country in this crisis.