Honorable R.A. Alger, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C.

Sir:--I recommend to the favorable consideration of the
Secretary of War for promotion to Brigadier-General, Colonel
A.S. Daggett, 25th Infantry. This officer has an excellent
war record; his service has been faithful since then, and in
the recent Spanish-American war he distinguished himself by
his good judgment and faithful attention to duty, as well as
for gallant service in action. An appointment of this
character will be very highly appreciated throughout the
army as a recognition of faithful, meritorious and gallant
service. From my observation of Colonel Daggett he is well
qualified for the position.

Very respectfully,

(Sd) WM. R. SHAFTER,
Major-General, U.S. Volunteers.

M.D. CRONIN,

A true copy:

First Lieutenant and Adjutant 25th Infantry.

To this very brilliant official record it is necessary to add but a
word personal. Colonel Daggett is a typical New Englander; tall,
well-formed, nervous and sinewy, a centre of energy, making himself
felt wherever he may be. Precise and forceful of speech, correct and
sincere in manners, a safe counsellor and a loyal friend, his
character approaches the ideal. Stern and commanding as an officer he
is nevertheless tender and sympathetic. His very sensitiveness
concerning the feelings of others embarrasses him in giving expression
to his own feelings on seeing suffering, unless it should be urgent,
but those who know him best know him to be just, humane and tender. No
man could have taken more care than he did for his regiment in Cuba.
Hating oppression and wrong with a vehemency suited to his intense
nature, he nevertheless deplores war and bloodshed. The President of
the United States never did a more worthy act than when he gave to
Lieutenant-Colonel A.S. Daggett of the Twenty-fifth Infantry his
commission as Brigadier-General of Volunteers in recognition of his
valor and skill at El Caney and of his general efficiency as an
officer in our army.

TESTIMONIES CONCERNING THE WORK OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY BEFORE EL
CANEY.

Headquarters First District, Southern Luzon,
El Deposito, P.I., April 20, 1900.

My Dear General Daggett:--Some time ago I received a letter
from you asking me to make an official statement as to where
and at what objective the energies and fire of the 25th