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The Daily Dispatch: September 1, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
uthorities they demanded an equal number in return. I endeavored frequently to obtain from the Federal Agent of Exchange a distinct avowal of the intentions of his Government as to the delivery of prisoners, but in vain. At length, on the 20th of October, 1863, I addressed to Brigadier-General Meredith the following letter, to wit: "Richmond, Va., October 20, 1863. "Brigadier-General S. A Meredith, "Agent of Exchange: "Sir: More than a month ago I asked your acquiescence in a proOctober 20, 1863. "Brigadier-General S. A Meredith, "Agent of Exchange: "Sir: More than a month ago I asked your acquiescence in a proposition, that all officers and soldiers on both sides should be released in conformity with the provisions of the cartel. In order to obviate the difficulties between us, I suggested that all officers and men on both sides should be released unless they were subject to charges; in which event, the opposite Government should have the right of holding one or more hostages, if the retention was not justified. You stated to me, in conversation, that this proposition was very fair, and that you wo
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