Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: James H. Lane (1814-1866) writes a letter to Secretary E. M. Stanton which is signed also by Senator James Harlan. He says, "Saw Gen. Grant Saturday night-he has no objection to this change." The change would allow all the Indian troops to go home to raise crops for their families. The letter is dated February 13. James Lane was a member, perhaps an officer, of the Union guerrillas of Kansas called "Red Legs."