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Re: Capture of Yankee Recruiting Officers

Ahh, Mr. Martin-still at it, (what amazing intellectual curiosity you have, not to mention research skills!) working to understand this historical enigma that you find yourself a party to. Congratulations on your latest find of the multi-layered onion.

One aspect of this latest I find of interest is the old grave vine effect- Not only do these prisoners know of the names, ranks, and where abouts (in another state, no less), but know even of the terms of their imprisonment (under "close confinement.") Humans, one way or the other, never cease to amaze (and occasionally annoy) the Hell out of me.

When I first started to work on this item. I briefly considered that Kendrick was a governmental secret agent of some sort (as there were, as I know you are aware, multiple conspiracies, strange associations, etc during the war years [the fellow in Selma, AL offering vast sums of money for the death of Lincoln, the Knights of the Golden Circle, "The Great Northern Conspiracy," etc. & ad infinitum]. I had found previously some material concerning secret agents of the North going forth to do battle for the Union. It seems, however, that Mr. Kendrick was up to more prosaic endeavors.

Be all that as it may be, your efforts and scholarship are greatly appreciated, Mr. Martin. Thank you.

For anyone unfamiliar with "The Great Northern Conspiracy," the link below will give a pretty good once over of the entire affair, though much more is available upon searching therefor.

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024738/1864-08-26/ed-1/seq-1/ (See: Third Column, Top)

Hoyt Cagle

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