He has just time to write a few lines before starting on his journey to Dixie. He was released from Fort McHenry on December 5 and thanks McMaster for the interest; he took in his case. He is sorry McMaster was mistaken in his opinion of General Philip Sheridan. He is neither a Christian nor a gentleman. Although the conditions under which Sheeran was released was that he should go home, Sheridan would not have let him go if Sheeran had not threatened to expose him again. Sheridan apologized for the manner in which Sheeran had been treated, saying that Sheridan had been misinformed. He again expresses his gratitude to McMaster. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.