ing the progress of the late
war. Your private conversations and your publications in the
newspapers and pamphlets all tended to inspire that ardent
patriotism which a grave crisis in public affairs imperatively
demanded. Every Marylander who felt called upon to support the
endangered Government of the United States must have been
encouraged and cheered in the discharge of a painful duty by that
earnest enthusiasm which was at that time displayed by yourself
in support of the measures forced upon the Government by the
rebellion. I am gratified to hear that you propose to publish a
book that will do justice to the memory of the late Governor
Hicks; and offering my best wishes for the success of your
undertaking and for your personal health and happiness,

I am sincerely your friend,

FRANCIS THOMAS.[21]

[Footnote 21: Francis Thomas was a Member of
Congress from Maryland, Governor of Maryland, and
Minister to Peru under Grant.]

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NEWARK, _Sept. 28, 1874_.

Dear Miss Carroll:

I have carefully read your pamphlet, and I do not hesitate to say
your claim is a strong one. You could not have a better witness
than Colonel Scott, a man of the highest character. His testimony
is clear and unequivocal, and if your claim is rejected I can
attribute it to but one cause--you are a woman--a relic of
barbarism against your sex; but still I believe you will succeed.
I am satisfied that a large majority of the members of both
Houses are fair-minded, honorable men, disposed to do what is
right.

I should be glad to meet you and talk with you about your
proposed life of Governor Hicks. There are several matters I
should be pleased to discuss with you.

Very truly your friend,

WM. H. PARNELL,
_President Delaware College_.

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CHESTERTOWN, Md., _Oct. 9, 1874_.

My friend Miss Carroll has two claims against the Government
growing out of services rendered to the country during the civil
war--the one of a literary and the other of a military character.