St. Lawrence Hotel, Philadelphia,
Jan. 17, 1864.
Dear Sister L.:—
The regiment started for the sunny south last night, leaving me behind. I shall go to New York before I go and I would like to see you once more first, but it would require too liberal construction of my orders to find any business in Chautauqua. I am left to settle my business as quartermaster and to take command of a squad of men not yet reported to the regiment.
