The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-22
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For sevesal months past the Loco F,Scc
journals, WITHOUT any authority, have Discount
eously given to the pubic certain letters-jpl$-
Uate LetterS-wTtten by Col. Croghan relative
to difference Of opinion between this gallant
soldier and General Harrison, accompanied with
lengthy and deceitsul comments, pufposely TO
give an impression that the skill, bravery and
generalshp which haG been awarded to Gea.
Harrison, was questioned, if not 4ienied,b by Col.
Croghan. Like all their efforts to pluck from
an honored brow brilliant laurels, and 10 de-
fame and blast the reputation Of an injured and
abused soldier and patriot, this last Invented
scheme of base revilers, falls harmless at his
feet, and places him still higher in the estima-
ton of every minded and honorable man.
1t will be seen that, although Col Croghan
stands neutral in relation TO the political claims
of both Martin Van Buren, and General Harri-
son, his feelings of honor and OF justice prompts
him to defend brother soldier from the foul
attacks OF interested political sldnderers, who
attempt to detract merit by impugning the mo-
tives and distorting the language of disinter-
ested individual 1t will be seen that Colonel
Croghan refers TO Gen. Gaines, with whom he
held conversation years ago, relative to Gen.
Harrison'S skill and bravery, and the subioined
letter Of Gen. 6. giving the sentiments and
opinion which Col. G, then entertained in re-
lation to Gen. Harrison. places the whole mat
ter; in that light Whichis most gratifying to
the friends ofGen.H. Col. Croghan, disinterest-
ed as he is in political point of view, shows,
by the course adopted, that nothing which has
lately transpired has influenced him in the
opinions now expressed and entertained, but
that his opinions and feelings are the same as
formerlyin reference to Gen. II. We now de-
mand Of those editors who have published the
priyate letters Of Col, Croghan, as duty they
owe to him and to Gen Harrison, to pupnsHS
the following correspondence:
CORRESPONDENTS.
SAINT LOUIS, Sept. 26th, 1910.
Dear Colonel:
am well aware that you lake no part in the
political WARFARE OF the time, and it is from no
desire to draw you from your neutrality that
now address you
During the last two years have had the plea
sure frequently TO meet YOU, and have never
vet heard you declare yourself for either of the
Presidential candidates now before the people,
ard have no wish to see you commit yourself
upon this subject. | believe sir, that, your re-
lations with Gen. Harrison as well as with Mr..
Van Buren, are of the most friendly character,
and that you regard them both with feelings of
friendship. Whilst you disparage neither,
have heard you speak of both in terms OF praise
and feel satisfied that you will answer the
QueslloIlSl dsh you III lhC Sohuout All" SiiiNSiA
ty of soldier.
Some letters ofyours havebeen recently pub
lished during your absence from Washington,
and many have endeavored 10 produce the i'm
preston that you have authorized their publ
cation, and have thrown your influence against
Gen Harrison. | do not believe that this is
so, but would like to learn from youself, whe-
Their the publication of these letters were au-
thorized by you.
At Tippecanoe you were one of the Aids of
Gen. Boyd, and performed glorious part in
that, as we'll as in other hard fought battles,
which have added 10 the fame and honor of our
country. should be pleased to know if on
that occasion, or at any time during the war,
Gen HARRISON showed any want of bravery;
and further, if the ground selected for the en-
campment of his troops at Tippecanoe was i'll
iudlciously or improperly chosen.
During the war, sir, you performed most
distinguished, part, and your name will always
be associated with its most brilliant achieve
ments, as long as there is left one American
heart to admire your gallant and glorious de
fence ofSandusky You have had as good an
opportunity to form correct opinion of the
courage and conduct el Gen. Harrison, as any
other officer. and should be pleased to have
your opinion upon these matters.
respectfully, yours,
SAML. b. CHURCHILL. .