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General Pope and the assistant secretary of war.
A correspondent of the N. Y. Tribune says:
I heard, while at Pillow, an anecdote of General Pope --an officeGeneral Pope --an officer of ability, but sometimes a very unpleasant man, with a pompous and hectoring manner — which will bear repetition.
While at his headquarters, the general was approand entirely unassuming man, in citizen's attire, with the question: Are you General Pope, sir?
That is my name, was the answer, in rather a repelling tone.
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But-
Did I not tell you to see my adjutant?
Trouble me no more, sir ; and Pope was about walking away.
My name is Scott, general, quietly remarked the small, plain man.
Confound you!
What do I care, thundered Pope, in a rising passion, if your name is Scott, or Jones, or Jenkins, or Snooks, for the matter of that?
ut began to unfold his business without comment.
After that unique interview, Pope and the Assistant Secretary were very frequently together, and I venture to say