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"To have taken an active interest in the three greatest reforms within a century and to have seen them come to fruition is to have worked out a life history of more than ordinary significance."

Geraldine Murray, Kickerbocker Press referring to Kate Stoneman

"The New York State legislature was in session then under Governor Hill. It was late [in the session] and at any day the legislature, as well as the Supreme Court, might adjourn. But suffrage workers and educators took up my cause and within a day a bill had been passed through both houses, with hardly a dissenting vote. That same afternoon, we visited the governor and the secretary of state and they signed the bill. The next morning, on the day that the Supreme Court adjourned, I went before them, presented the signed bill and was duly admitted to the bar."

Kate Stoneman

"Lieutenant Stoneman was an universal favorite with all of the officers, and likewise beloved by the private soldiers at Los Angeles; as instance when a detachment was ordered out of scouting or other purposes, the men all wanted to go if Lieutenant Stoneman was in command."

Mr. J.C.L. Wadsworth, of Los Angeles, 1847-48

"General Stoneman encountered and overcame, as far as it was possible continued and vexatious obstacles arising from the great deficiency of Cavalry arms and equipments, and the entire inefficiency of many of the first regimental officer appointed.”

General McClellan's Report

"He was of a most genial and sociable disposition and his memory will always be honored in California. General Stoneman was one of the earliest Companions of the Loyal Legion, and he proudly wore Insignia No. 30, having been elected a Companion of the First Class in the Commandery of Pennsylvania, October 4th, 1865. He was No. 166 in this Commandery, having been transferred to California, January 4h, 1883. Another of our old Commanders of 1861-65 has gone to his well-earnedrest, ripe in years and of unsullied reputation; for many years past he has been a great sufferer from disease contracted during the War and to him death was a welcome release. We drop a tear upon his grave as we mourn the passing away of a gallant soldier and good man. We sympathize deeply with his bereaved family and relatives; the consciousness of his great services to his country must be their consolidation."

The Commandery of the State of California.
WR. Smedberg, Bvt-Lieut-Col., U.S.A. Recorder.

"Stoneman and his Cavalry were part of my command, Army of the Ohio, although acting directly under Sherman at the time of the raid in which Stoneman was captured. As the capture included a considerable part of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Ohio, there was not in the field remaining any appropriate command for Stoneman, and it was mainly to show my appreciation of his merits, notwithstanding his misfortune, that I sent him to represent me at Headquarters of the Department. This was done with General Sherman's concurrence."

JM. Schofield (Lieut-General)

"You may order such an expedition. To save time I will send a copy of this to General Stoneman, so that he can begin his preparations without loss of time, and can commence his correspondence with you as to these preparations. As this expedition goes to destroy and not to fight battles, but to avoid them when practicable, particularly against anything like equal forces, or where a great object is to be gained, it should go as light as possible. Stoneman's experience in raiding will teach him in this matter better than he can be directed. Let there be no delay in the preparations of this Expedition, and keep me advised of its progress."

Very respectfully your obedient servant.
U.S. Grant, Lieutenant-General