Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Major McKeever” in chapter 14, page 673 of Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3:
... we will take care of ourselves, if you will give us arms and ammunition.
The fire-arms under the control of the provost-marshal here are worthless.
Will you give him arms for our use?
Refer to Major McKeever , in your department, Governor Morton, or Treasurer Spinner.
Respectfully, W. H. Wheeler.
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