Ever yours truly,
From Reverdy Johnson.
Westminster Palace Hotel }
London, Nov. 29, 1875. }
My Dear Miss Carroll:—I remember very well that you were the first to advise the campaign on the Tennessee River in November, 1861. This I have never heard doubted, and the great events which followed it demonstrate the value of your suggestions. That this will be recognized by the Government sooner or later I can not doubt....
Reverdy Johnson.
Sincerely your friend,
From Orestes H. Brownson.
Quincy, Ill., Sept. 17, 1873.
Miss A. E. Carroll:—During the progress of the war of the rebellion, from 1861 to 1865, I had frequent conversations with President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton in regard to the able and efficient part you had taken in behalf of the country, in all of which they expressed their admiration and gratitude for the patriotic and valuable services you had rendered the cause of the Union. In the hope that you would be adequately recompensed by Congress....
O. H. Brownson.