...ial-ground on the battle-field, suitable for a monument, upon which I propose to write-These men died to save the national capital, and they did save it. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Lew. Wallace , Major-General Commanding headquarters, Ellicott's Mills, 2:05 P. M., July 10, 1864. Major-General H. W. Halleck, Chief of Staff at Washington City: I have the honor to report that I have reache...