  F.M. Ellis, chief detective, U.S. Sanitary Commission—Arrest of W.W. Shore, of the New York "World"—John Gillock from Richmond. United States Sanitary Commission, Lieut. Smith. Dear Sir.—Your favor was received in due time and after diligent search I am satisfied that no such man is now in Washington; however, I shall keep a close lookout, and any information worth while, I shall give you at once. When you have any business to be done here I shall esteem it a favor to assist you. Your obdt. servant, Mr. Ellis's offer of service was without price; in fact there was an entire absence of what is called "commercialism" in those days. Loyalty Headquarters, Middle Department, Lieut. Col. Woolley, Colonel.—I have the honor to report that Officer Horner arrested William W. Shore, who is, or has been the correspondent of the New York World and News. He says he left Fort Monroe on Feb. 14, and used to forward Rebel papers to New York, until he was ordered away by General Butler. Enclosed herewith is the telegram on which he was arrested. I am Colonel, Headquarters, Middle Department, Special Order No. 40. Guard in charge of John Gillock, political prisoner, will proceed to Fort McHenry. On arrival you will report to Commanding Officer, deliver charge with accompanying papers, By command, Major General Wallace. John Woolley, I remember this young man very well. He was from Richmond. Subsequently, after testing his reliability, I made use of him for detective purposes. He was well acquainted with General Winder's men, hence his value to us. |
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