LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. a 
with a dash of his pen, what is the use of the book at all? As Luther said, at the 
Diet of Worms, ‘“ Here I stand ; I cannot do otherwise.” 
I beg you, my dear major, not to consider anything above written as in the 
slightest degree disrespectful to yourself; such is the farthest remove from my 
thoughts. 
Very truly, yours, _ 
STEPHEN POWERS. 
Maj. J. W. POWELL. 
I hope Mr. Powers will not feel aggrieved at my thus making use of 
a private letter. 
I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, 
J. W. POWELL, 
In charge. 
The Hon. Secretary or THE INiERIOR, 
Washington, D. C. 
