Headquarters Right Wing,
Camp near Middleton, June 27, 1863.
Dear Father, — We arrived here this afternoon, and found that the rebels had marched on through Hagerstown towards Pennsylvania yesterday. I imagine that they have possession of Harrisburg by this time. We have them now just where we want them, and with decent generalship we ought to seize the whole party. Our men will fight desperately and give the rebels fits.
General Reynolds has still command of three infantry corps, and of General Stahl’s cavalry. It is only a temporary affair, however. I dated my letter to Hannah yesterday one day too early. . . .
It may be some time before you hear from me again, and you must not be alarmed if you do not hear from me for some time. We are within three miles of South Mountain, where the fight occurred last year.
I am perfectly well.
