Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-07
RoB'T ROB- NJ. maxwell, XIV Iii sr. { Com


MT. VERNON, Ohio, April 24 1868.
To his cxcellency, Mr.. Abraham Lincoln
MR. PRESIDENT To my great surprise and
deep regret, have this moment learned that
Capt. r. w. Liggett. of the 9th Ohio Infantry,
has been dismissed from the service of the Uni.
ted States
That Capt. Lggett committed an indiscretion
in writing the letter is true; but he Is too good
officer to lose from the service, and his nvalua.
bic good conduct and gallant service in the field
entities him to the kind notice of the President
The 10th Ohio has no superiors in the army, reg.
uar or volunteer, and Capt. Liggett was Justly
considered one of the best officers in that able
regiment trust that this gallant officer will be
restored to the service; and, thereby, that the
hearts of his brave command will be made glad.
He was with me at Cumberland Gap, at Vcks-
burg aud at Post Arkansas, and always bore him.
self as became brave officer fighting in a good
cause. With great respect
G. w. MORGAN,
Brig. Gen. VOL
The following resolutions were adopted by the
officers of each regiment composing the brigade
to which Captain Liggett was attached:
WHEREAS, Captain r. w. Liggett, our com
rade in arms and fellow officer, having been dis
missed from the service Of the United States by
order Of the President, for expression of senti
mcnts in n certain letter dated Feb. Is, 1863
therefore, we, the undersigned officers of the 9TH
I2d, and / Ia Regiments Ohio Volunteers, dc
hereby express our regret, and
WHEREAS, 1t has been our fortune to have been
associated with him, and having witnessed his
conduct as II loyal officer and gentleman. both in
field and camp, as well as his hcroism and gal.
lantry on the battle field therefore,
ResOlred, That in Capt r. w. Liggett we lose
an efficient officer, who should be Immediately
restored to command, and that we will ever cher.
sh in our memories the most profound respect fol
his gallant conduct rs loyal officer and gentle
man; while we utterly detest and hereby express
: our Indignation and contempt for the miserable
sneaking intreague resorted to by some ind vidua
citizen, or petty politician, for his removal,
[Sgned L. W. BoTsFoRD, Capt. WILLIAM
Dorsey, lst Lieut.. X. W. TANEYHILL, Capt.
w. B. DESILvA, lst Lieut.; HAMILTON RIcHEsoN
) Capt; SAMUEL LlcuTY, ID Lieut.; SAMUEL EDGE
lst Lieut. Ii. G. FISHER, lst Lieut.; JAMES Nc
lNrocH, lst Lieut.; j. 5. BEAL, I'd Lieut.. JoH'
e N BOILING, I'd Lieut..
Mr.. EDIToR Sir, Iern mt me to thank tn,
Hon. Mr.. Ankncy for the very complimentary,
letters sent to the 10th Regiment, and, as h
thought, by way OF underground railroad; whicl
letters shall, in due time, be published. / ob
serve the gentleman is, as usual. suffering from
one of his periodical attacks of soreheadedness
which mas accumulated until his throes have cul
; minated tn splenetic eiiusion of slanderous let
ters, which are detestable and disgracetul, an
rejecting upon patriotic soldiers in the field a
well as myself and citizens at home, and such a
, none but the basest and most ignoble sandere
, and sneakinG liar would permit to pass from hi
hands. However, hope his bilious disgorgC
ment Of sander has afforded him relief. Ii no
why, of Course, he can take comfort by addin
- few more. Who this Ankncy is don't know
= but upon inquiry invariably meet with the sam
answer-that he is man noted for mnding eve
, ry bodys business but his own. Well, | pei
= ceiyc, when too late, that he has the honorabl
=, appelation of Gen" attached to his name, an
u OF course, my communication should have bee
" through our Adj't. Well, Gen. for this Violate
of military regulations, OR dsrespect of your Gc
, erdlship, all that can now do is to offer you n
: most humble apology, hoping that you will vie
:. my conduct with lenity, and regard it as an csc
II pade of skeptcisn in regard to the seriousness
q that hylalutin title when applied to you, thin
y and hope that you will forget and forgive yo
>, unworthy subordinate
Il And now, Gen, hoping that you will CONNER
:, yourself to God and his word which is able
!; raise you up, and disgorge the filth and sland
: from your huge mountain Of corrupt flesh, al
= give you an inheritance with those which al
- s,uctifed, bid you good bye Long may "
- waive.
"a / have the honor to subscribe myself, very re
~ pectlully, your most obedient servant,
CAPT. LIGGETT.