circa 1870-1880
Lee, John F. (1813-1884)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to [Henry Jackson Hunt]
Discusses the retirement pay of soldiers. Notes "What a standing-army, in expense- & paid without musters- i. e. head men, & men who never lived." A newspaper clipping, attached to the page, also discusses retirement for soldiers, stating: "It will thus be seen that the rewards for length of service and for the performance of active duties, out of all proportion, fall to the lot of the non-combative officers." Recipient inferred from content.
GLC02382.082