HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES,           WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 14, 1871. Dear Brother: The Ohio election is now over, and you ...

U. S. FRIGATE WABASH,           CADIZ, Dec. 21, 1871. Dear Brother: *           *           *           *           *           *         ...

Seward tells me there are rising troubles between Spain and Peru, and perhaps Chili, and thinks our naval force may need strengthening in th...

Alden came to-day. Said he was sent for by Porter in relation to the place made vacant by Drayton's death. In many respects I like Alden...