Gideon J. Pillow letter and transcript, 1847 August 7
Gideon J. Pillow rebukes his opponents, there are many conductors of the Whig Press, who are high minded, honorable gentleman, who can appreciate merit and gallantry even in a political adversary, but there are a few unprincipled hollow-hearted hypocrites and political knaves, who mask themselves under false colors, by claiming to conduct neutral presses, while they pour out their malignant hate against all those likely to occupy a little public attention who do not agree with them in sentiment. He is optimistic at the end of this letter and claims that within fifteen days, his unit will be in possession of the capital of Mexico.
Dates
- 1847 August 7
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