Various2018-04-202018-04-201864-04-06TRA-045-08-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/698021 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."...A habit is growing of 'losing prisoners in the swamp,' the meaning of which you know. The horrible attendant of war originated in the practice of our enemies and I have seen it chuckled over in their public journals; but our own men are quick to learn, and unless a legal punishment can be devised you will soon be relieved of all such cases. I believe that the veriest demon should have a hearing and trial, but punishment should be prompt, yea, speedy, or it loses its efficacy."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.Civil War battles