...leading an attack against the Indians at Bear Island, Leech Lake, Minn. While in Portland we lived near our daughter, Mrs. James T. Gray, and her family, and also had the companionship of my aid, Captain Joseph A. Sladen . When I saw him a clerk of the United States Court and a prominent leader in all good works, it gave me a peculiar satisfaction. I continued my writings, and while returning to the East filled ...