Plume,
in sore perplexity, was praying for the complete restoration of
Mullins--the only thing that could avert investigation--when, as he
entered his office the morning of this eventful day, Doty's young face
was eloquent with news.
One of the first things done by Lieutenant Blakely when permitted by
Dr. Graham to sit and speak, was to dictate a letter to the post
adjutant, the original of which, together with the archives of Camp
Sandy, was long since buried among the hidden treasures of the War
Department. The following is a copy of the paper placed by Mr. Doty in
the major's hands even before he could reach his desk:
CAMP SANDY, A. T.,
October --, 187--
LIEUTENANT J. J. DOTY,
8th U. S. Infantry,
Post Adjutant.
_Sir_: I have the honor to submit for the consideration of
the post commander, the following:
Shortly after retreat on the --th inst. I was suddenly
accosted in my quarters by Captain Robert Wren, ----th
Cavalry, and accused of an act of treachery to him;--an
accusation which called forth instant and indignant denial.
He had, as I now have cause to know, most excellent reason
for believing his charge to be true, and the single blow he
dealt me was the result of intense and natural wrath.
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