Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Hon. E. M. Stanton” in chapter 11 of William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid:

...in full accord with him. He settled upon W. F. Smith as that officer, and thus urged his promotion: headquarters Military division of the Mississippi, Chattanooga, Tenn., November 12, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton , Secretary of War. I would respectfully recommend that Brigadier-General W. F. Smith be placed first on the list for promotion to the rank of Major-General. He is possessed of one of the cleare...
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