War-dated partial ALS, four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters 3d Division letterhead, March 1864. Letter to his brother. In part: “General Crook who is now in command is very pleasant and agreeable…We have had very little fighting to do in this Department. We might properly be called an Army of Occupation, however I cannot say that I am sorry as I got quite enough fighting while I was East in the Maryland Campaign. I expect we will have stirring times this Campaign as the rebs have been making great efforts to fill up their Armies and then they have to fight for their lives while our armies seem to be fighting for money, or rather to prolong the war so that money can be made…Lieut. General Grant is reorganizing the Army of the Potomac preparatory to taking the field this Spring. I hope he will be successful. If Lee is whipped—Good-bye Southern Confed.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.
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