ed. The learning, ability,
and force of reasoning they exhibit have astonished me. Without
concurring in all the conclusions of the writer, I think that the
writer is fully entitled, not only to the amount charged, but to
the thanks and high consideration of the Government and the
nation.

RICHARD S. COXE.

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WASHINGTON, _September 10, 1862_.

Having read with care the several pamphlets mentioned within, and
comparing them with professional arguments in causes of any
considerable importance, and considering the vast learning and
the ability with which it is handled, I have to say that in my
judgment the charges are not only very reasonable, but will, in
the estimation of all men of learning who will carefully examine
the documents, be deemed _too small_.

L. D. EVANS.

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WASHINGTON, D. C., _September 23, 1862_.

I have read the pamphlets mentioned within, together with others
on similar subjects written by Miss Carroll, and I fully concur
in the opinion above expressed, believing that said pamphlets
have been of essential service to the cause of the Union.

S. T. WILLIAMS.

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_September 8, 1862._

I have carefully perused, some time since, the papers referred to
within, and without entering into any question of concurrence or
non-concurrence of views I deem the documents of great value to
the Government, and that the estimate of the account is
reasonable.

ROBERT J. WALKER.

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WASHINGTON, _October, 1862_.

Miss Carroll:

While I never put my name to any paper, I would very cheerfully
state at the Department that I consider the charges for your
publications _too small_, but I do not think it can be necessary.
What more could any one want than such an endorsement as you
have from Mr. O'Conor and other eminent men?

Very respectfully,

EDWARDS PIERREPONT.[34]

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