James A. Seddon to John H. Reagan, February 17, 1864
Hon. JoHN H. REAGAN, Postmaster-General :
Sir: I have received your favor of the 25th [15th] instant in reply to mine of the 3d instant.
It has received the consideration due alike from my personal respect toward yourself, the importance of the principles involved, and the ability with which your views are presented.
It is evident that further discussion between us will not result in a change of opinions now held, and, while I am unable to concur with you, I have no hope of inducing you to agree with me, so that no good could result from any review of your letter.
I am pleased to learn from you of your being satisfied that the complaint of the postmaster at Ivor was not well founded, and thank you for the frankness with which it was communicated.
Very respectfully, yours,
Secretary of War.
Address of Congress to the people of the Confederate States.
JOINT RESOLUTION in relation to the war.
That the present is deemed a fitting occasion to remind the people of
the Confederate States that they are engaged in a struggle for the
preservation both of liberty and civilization; and that no sacrifice of