Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Colonel Adam Badeau” in chapter 2 of Adam Badeau, Grant in peace: from Appomattox to Mount McGregor, a personal memoir:
... States for his kind consideration.
I am unable to visit North Carolina, and therefore did not think proper to apply for the favor granted.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, R. E. Lee. Colonel Adam Badeau , Military Secretary.
This was the last communication between the two great adversaries growing out of the war.
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