The following letter from Major-General RAWLINS, Chief of Staff to General Grant, shows the authentic and official character of the work: Prof. HENRY COPPÉE: HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, Sir,-With the especial approval of General Grant, I have the pleasure of sending you, herewith, such material as will be of service to you in the preparation of your History of "Grant and his Campaigns," and shall be happy to give you, at any time, any assistance in my power in securing accuracy and completeness in your work. I am, Sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, JNO. A. RAWLINS, Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff. |