Bank of Baltimore
My Dear Sir,
I was one of the few who helped to refresh your first regiment during its passage thro’ our city, since which time I have watching your cause with no small degree of interest – if your cause as a soldier grew beloved which has not failed to challenge my love and admiration you may be sure that your career as a soldier of the Cross has bound me to you and to prosper you in the great work to which in his providence he has called you.
I daily realize the fact that our country needs Christian patriots both in the field and in the cabinet. […]
A.M. Carter to Oliver Otis Howard [Oliver Otis Howard Papers]