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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 24. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.35 (search)
Capston's special mission. [from the Richmond times July 16, 1896.] letter of the Secretary of State Defining his duties. To cut off the recruit Supply. Caution is given that though Secrecy must be maintained, if possible, everything must be carried out in an honorable way. The letter published below is self-explanatory, and is a copy from the original letter, which belongs to Mr. S. L. Kelly, of this city, who was administrator for Lieutenant Capston's estate, and found the document among the papers of the deceased when a settlement was made: Department of State, Richmond, July 3, 1863. Sir,—You have in accordance with your proposal made to this department, been detailed by the Secretary of War for special service under my orders. The duty which is proposed to entrust to you is that of a private and confidential agent of this government, for the purpose of proceeding to Ireland, and there using all legitimate means to enlighten the population as to the true nature a