Geoege Moore to David Caldwell, May 5, 1863

Mr. Moore to Mr. Caldwell.

My Dear Sir: I have just received your letter of the 30th April, and I have at once addressed a letter to the secretary of war on the subject of Maloney and Farrel, of which I transcribe a copy herewith.

I am really at a loss to account for the dilatory proceedings, not to make use of any harsher term; however, I cannot help saying to you, unofficially, that the apparent apathy and indifference with which the war department seems to regard cases of the most atrocious cruelty quite baffle all my preconceived opinions of my own kindred race.

I have lived thirty-two consecutive years (from 1826 to 1858) in despotic countries, and I am compelled to bear witness that I have met in those foreign countries more official courtesy and consideration from the local authorities, on my representation of grievances, than I have met at the hands of my own blood and lineage.

These reports, which I am obliged to send home, do not tend to the consummation which, perhaps, some of us desire.

I will say no more, for it grieves me to write this.

Believe me, &c.,