Boston June 9^th 1862

 

Colⁿ Parker

           

Dear Sir

                        In ans^r to the proposition of Capt Stevenson, the position of Sutler would not suit my taste. I sought and obtained a 1^st Lieut Commⁿ for the purpose of being Quarter Master of the Regt. in the event of that failing, I am liable to be placed in any one of the 10 Comp^ys that you may select.

 

            In entering the service and making a sacrifice of business, I did hope to be placed in some position where I could serve my country, consequently leaving the Battⁿ. Whilst at Fort Warren I did not regret / but now there is a prospect of going into the field, I feel entirely different, and should much regret leaving. I do not however wish to occupy any position under you where I should be an annoyance.

 

            My desire is to command some one of the 10 Com^y in the Regt other than Co C. and you alone can give me that command, otherwise I remain a 1^st Lieut, except you give me some tangible reason why I should resign.

 

            When I returned home it was late Saturday night I saw Colⁿ W Brown, A.A.G. on Monday morning I saw the Go^v he appeared quite willing I should commence recruiting in accordance with / your order and requested me to call on Gen^l S[?]ler. I did as directed when the whole arrangement was changed. Coln Perkins relieved from the position of recruiting Officer, and myself waiting your orders.

 

            As they recruit men I think 6 weeks will expire before you see the 4 Co^s required. I believe I can do more than any other man with proper permission in filling up the Regt.

 

            As you recommend, his Excellency will do.

                                                                                   

Most respectfully

Yours to serve

Jonathan Peirce

1^st Lieut 32^d Regt

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