1^st Reg'm't N.Y.V.

Decb 26. 1862

 

Dear Father—

                        I have this moment rec'd an order from the War Department of which I inclose a copy. I am inexpressibly disgusted and astonished at it. I wrote a long while ago (the latter part of October) as you are aware to Albany recommending Ebenezer Van Tuyl Capt. Co. G for Lieut. Colonel and Francis Leland Capt. Co. H. for Major. I have never rec'd a word from there since, and have during this time re-iterated my request. If Clancy is restored I can only see trouble demoralization and work in the future. Prompt action at Albany can alone save the Reg'm't and I sincerely wish you would attend to this thing for me there. If Gov. Morgan goes out before act'g try & get Gov. Seymour to commission the men recommended by me. If Clancy comes and I expect him to day, I shall not recognize him, let the consequences be as they may, but shall fall back on the ground that the position has already been filled, and previous to the date of the order

 

I am well and write to Gov. Morgan by this mail—

                                                                                   

Your's aff.

Fred

 

1862

Dec. 26

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