Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Hon. E. M. Stanton” in chapter 15, page 681 of Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3:
...l Lee by flag of truce.
I have further to request to be informed of the Lieutenant-General's proceedings in the premises.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, William H. Seward. Hon. E. M. Stanton , Secretary of War.
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