"MOUNT VERNON, OHIO, _Nov. 27, 1876_.
"MY DEAR MR. PRESIDENT,--Colonel Wm. P. Craighill, the
writer of the inclosed, is an officer of the Engineer Corps, and is
one of the finest and ablest men in our military service. He does
not dream that you would see his letter, but I deem it proper to
submit it for your consideration.
"I remain, Mr. President, with great respect,
"Your very obedient servant,
"G. W. MORGAN.
"_His Excellency Samuel J. Tilden._"