Princess Anne, Md., August 22, 1874.
My Dear Miss Carroll:
I have read with interest and gratification the publication respecting your claim now pending before Congress.
I well remember that you were an earnest supporter of the Union in the hour of its trial, and that you did much by word and pen to encourage and sustain those who battled against the rebellion, and for such services you are entitled to high consideration and reward. The proofs adduced are very full and direct. I don't see how its payment can be resisted without impeaching the evidence of Mr. Scott, the late Assistant Secretary of War, and of Judge Wade, Chairman of the Committee on the Conduct of War—an alternative which their official and personal characters forbid, even in cases where their personal interests were involved.
With, my best wishes, I have the honor to be very truly yours, &c.,
J. W. Crisfield.[19]
Cumberland, Md., August 25, 1874.
My Dear Miss Carroll:
You may feel assured that I read with exceeding interest everything from your pen and every reference in the press to yourself and interests. I have no doubt your contribution to the history of Maryland at the eventful crisis referred to will be a most valuable and interesting one.
H. W. Hoffman.[20]
Lima, Peru, September 12, 1874.
My Dear Miss Carroll: