Dear Sir:—
In the Summer of 1903, two friends of Major Huse were hospitablyentertained by him at his charming home, "The Rocks," on the Hudson,just south of West Point, and, during their visit, were greatlyinterested in listening to his recital of some of his experiences asagent in Europe for purchasing army supplies for the Confederate Statesduring the Civil war.
I was so impressed by this unique bit of history that I succeeded, aftermuch urging, in inducing him to write it, believing that it should bepreserved, and knowing that no one else could furnish it.
His four years' experience would, if fully told, fill a large volume,but this brief recital is all that can be hoped for.
I am sending you herewith a copy of this pamphlet. If you wish to keepit, please send 25 cents in enclosed coin card. If you do not want it,please return it flat by pasting the enclosed stamped and addressedenvelope on the enclosing envelope.
Yours truly,
J. S. Rogers.
Room 118, Barristers Hall,
15 Pemberton Square,
Boston, Mass.
THE SUPPLIES
FOR THE
CONFEDERATE ARMY
HOW THEY WERE OBTAINED IN EUROPEAND HOW PAID FOR
PERSONAL REMINISCENCES ANDUNPUBLISHED HISTORY
BY
CALEB HUSE
Major and Purchasing Agent, C. S. A.
BOSTON
PRESS OF T. R. MARVIN & SON
1904
COPYRIGHT, 1904
BY JAMES S. ROGERS
BOSTON, MASS.
In the Summer of 1903, two friends of Major Huse were hospitablyentertained by him at his charming home, "The Rocks," on the Hudson,just south of West Point, and, during their visit, were greatlyinterested in listening to his recital of some of his experiences asagent in Europe for purchasing army supplies for the Confederate Statesduring the Civil war.
So impressed were they by this unique bit of history that theysucceeded, after much urging, in inducing him to write it, believingthat it should be preserved, and knowing that no one else could furnishit.
His four years' experience would, if fully told, fill a large volume,but this brief recital is all that can be hoped for.
If the cost of publication is not met by the nominal price charged forthis pamphlet, the satisfaction of preserving the record in print willcompensate for any loss sustained by the
Two Friends.
August, 1904.
REMINISCENCES
my return in May, 1860, from a six months' leave of absence spent inEurope, I found an appointment as professor of chemistry and commandantof cadets in the University of Alabama awaiting my acceptance. During myabsence the President of the University and a committee of the Board ofTrustees visited