827. NELSON A. MILES T.L.S. on Army Headquarters letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Washington, Oct. 18, 1901 to a reporter reminding him that they had spoken of "the wretched beef that was issued to the troops during the war..." and asking that if documents proving such were of no use to the reporter, he return them to Miles. He adds: "Please remember me very kindly to Mr. [William Randolph] Hearst..." Slight soiling, folds, else very good. $75-100