[location unknown] From M.J. Foote to Gen. W.W. Dudley. A letter of introduction for Sarah Thompson in her ongoing pursuit of stable employment. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
June 3rd 1882
My Dear General:
This will introduce to you Mrs. S. E. Thompson of Tennesee. Her claims upon
the government for services rendered during the rebellion are second to no
woman in the country. She served for some time as a union spy and
was the
means of the surprise which resulted in the Killing of Morgan and the capture
of his Command. She subsequently served as a hospital nurse till the close
of the war, If you can give her employment after the 1st of July you will
confer a favor on
Yours very Respty,
M. J. Foote
Genl. W. W. Dudley
Coms of Pensions
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