Newport July 28^th 1863

 

My dear Colonel

                        I have not the least disposition to write for with the promotions in your or any other Regiment, if I had the power to do this I would not exercise it, but with the present state administration I am quite powerless. I am tired and sick of civilian interference with the conduct of the war. The friends of young [?] said that Sisson persuaded him some small [torn] when he was enlisted [torn] / knew of no one else to apply to but to me to remind him of his undertaking. If I would have deemed the matter of any considerable importance I would have applied directly to you in relation to the matter. I think that you are right in having your command free from incompetent officers. That has been the scourge of the army

 

            I am glad to hear from the newspapers that your command is so well appointed, and that the prospect is that you will participate in the [?] if taken of Fort [torn] and Charleston / You may always rely upon my efforts to do anything that it is in my power to do to promote the efficiency of your command & nothing intentionally to weaken it, and to do any thing I can do to promote your wishes.

 

            Browne had a grand reception, I am sick at the miserable policy that has left him out of Congress.

 

            I shall always be happy to hear from you

                                                                                   

Ever yours

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