Near Falmouth V^a

8 Feby 1863   

           

Colonel,

                        You will pardon my tardiness in answering your kind note of the 22^d ulto.

 

                        I see clearly the difficulty of your position in that matter of promotion, and comprehend that the course taken by you, was perhaps the best.

 

                        One of the pleasantest memories that the writer possesses of our quandrum Colonel, is that of the ever even-handed justice with which he governed the 32^nd, and he assures you that the ever cordial feeling which he has ever held towards you and Mr. Dana remains unchanged by this matter of promotion.

 

            Tendering my best wishes for your health & prosperity, I have the honor to be,

                                                                                   

very respectfully, /

Your friend,

H. Northey Hooper

Lt 32^d Mass Vol^s.

 

To Col. Francis J. Parker

            late comd'g 32^d Mass Vols.

 

[endorsement]

 

H Northey Hooper

Feb. 8 1863

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