Wednesday 24 February 2016

A Conflagration of Corrupt Merchandise - Corrupt Literature in the Army


Office Provost-Marshal, War Department,
Washington, June 3 1866

HON. MONTGOMERY P. BLAIR, Post-Master General:-

SIR - I am reliably informed that large numbers of obscene books and prints are constantly passing through the post-office here to the soldiers of the Army of the Potomac. I would respectfully ask if some means could be used to prevent it.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

L.C. Baker
Provost-Marshal, War Department 





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