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