Statistics for occurrence #1 of “General Alger” in chapter 3.36 of Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 2:

...at that time indicated to me the marked executive ability of Colonel Howard. Some great difficulty was had in arranging and loading two large sea transports at Newport News. The Secretary of War ( General Alger ) telegraphed General Graham: Can't you name an officer of the quartermaster's department who will go to Newport News and get those vessels loaded and off General Graham answered: Yes, I can. Wh...
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