I have too much respect for your name and character to address you in the accents of flattery, and I presume you will not suspect me of any such purpose when I say that of the many characters, both male and female, of whom I have formed a favorable opinion since I was introduced into public life, there is no one for whom I cherish a higher esteem than Miss Carroll, of Maryland.
May the richest of Heaven's blessings rest upon your ladyship, and may the inappreciable services which you rendered your country in the dark hour of its peril be recognized by your countrymen, and to a just extent rewarded.
I have the honor to be and to remain, my dear Miss Carroll, most faithfully and truly your friend,
Truman Smith.[14]
Greensburg, Pa., May 3, 1873.
Miss Carroll:
I do remember well that Mr. Lincoln expressed himself in wonder and admiration at your papers on the proper course to be pursued in legislating for the crisis.
In this connection I know that he considered your opinions sound and, coming from a lady, most remarkable for their knowledge of international law.
Edgar Cowan.[15]