Detchemendy takes issue with McMaster over an article concerning Edwin M. Stanton, which appeared in the Freeman's Journal. The article praised Stephen A. Douglass, and villified Stanton. Detchemendy considers Douglass a traitor to his party, and feels that as a Catholic he must oppose him. He gives his opinion of the Late Mr. Douglass, and attempts to prove that Douglass was really not in favor of the Union. He cites the treachery of Douglass who in 1861 declared that the government had not the constitutional right to make war on any of the States and yet, when Lincoln declared war, Douglass shook hands with him. Detchemendy lists prominent Westerners who were Douglass supporters. He writes as a Catholic, an ex-rebel, and a true democrate of the States' right conviction. He asks that McMaster not to publish the letter, as he has not the education nor the wish to appear before the public. He states that he has no sympathy whatever with the radical party, but does not wish to be placed in the same category with them just because he opposed Stephen A. Douglass. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.