I have too much respect for your name and character to address you in the accents of flattery, and I presume you will not suspect me of any such purpose when I say that of the many characters, both male and female, of whom I have formed a favorable opinion since I was introduced into public life, there is no one for whom I cherish a higher esteem than Miss Carroll, of Maryland. May the richest of Heaven's blessings rest upon your ladyship, and may the inappreciable services which you rendered your country in the dark hour of its peril be recognized by your countrymen, and to a just extent rewarded. I have the honor to be and to remain, my dear Miss Carroll, most faithfully and truly your friend, TRUMAN SMITH.[14] [Footnote 14: Truman Smith was a Member of Congress from Connecticut for a long time.] * * * * * GREENSBURG, Pa., _May 3, 1873_. Miss Carroll: I do remember well that Mr. Lincoln expressed himself in wonder and admiration at your papers on the proper course to be pursued in legislating for the crisis. In this connection I know that he considered your opinions sound and, coming from a lady, most remarkable for their knowledge of international law. EDGAR COWAN.[15] [Footnote 15: Edgar Cowan was U. S. Senator from Pennsylvania during the whole war.] * * * * * QUINCY, ILLINOIS, _Sept. 17, 1873_. Miss A. E. Carroll: During the progress of the War of the Rebellion, from 1861 to 1865, I had frequent conversations with President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton in regard to the active and efficient part you had taken in behalf of the country, in all of which they expressed their admiration of and gratitude for the patriotic and valuable services you had rendered the cause of the Union and the hope that you would be adequately compensated by Congress. At this late day I cannot recall the details of those conversations, but am sure that the salutary influence of your publications upon public opinion and your suggestions in connection with the important military movements were among the meritorious services which they recognized as entitled to remuneration. In addition to the large debt of gratitude which the country owes you, I am sure you are entitled to generous pecuniary consideration, which I trust will not be withheld. With sentiments of high regard, I am, Your obedient servant, O. H. BROWNING.[16]