Cleveland, June 19, 1862.
My Dear Wise:
I have written six letters in my bed this morning, and am exhausted; but you
have been so kind to me, and so accommodating to our flotilla in its darkest
days, that I must say a word in acknowledgment.
Mr. Everett called on me, and I told him how much the
country owed you for invaluable services in the Ordnance Bureau, etc, which
elicited the remark that he was happy to hear such testimony from me. Your
brother is a noble fellow, and stood up to his arduous duties in a way that
should insure him any berth he wants in case the flotilla, as it should be, is
turned over to the Navy Department.
Do thank Mr. Grimes from me for his resolution to stop the
grog-ration, and keep the ardents out of our ships. It will even add to his
reputation as the true friend to the Navy. I am proud that he who advocated my
vote of thanks should also have introduced the resolution to banish liquor from
our ships.
Your faithful friend,
A. H. Foote.
SOURCE: William Salter, The Life of James W. Grimes,
p. 197
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