2 August 1870 )
Dear Col."
As you will see from
the enclosed, we have an organization
here laboring in an humble way
to preserve the data upon which the
true history of our great struggle
must be predicated - Every one
it is hoped will contribute what
material may be at his command -
At the last election of officers,"
the position of President -[unfortu]-
[nately] I feat - was assigned to
me, Dr. Palmer declining.)
My attention has naturally been
directed to the Army with which I
was associated - the [ ] history