Harry Stokes to Charles Francis Adams, May 19, 1865

Workingmen of Hinton Martell

Sir: As chairman of the above meeting, I have the honor to hand you the resolution passed by the working men of this district.

I would take this opportunity to express my earnest hope that the prospect now presented of a termination of the conflict that has been raging so long in your country may be speedily realized, and that you, sir, may be long spared to watch over the interests of your country at the court of our beloved Queen.

With great respect, I beg to remain, sir, your very obedient humble servant,