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Fort Wayne, Ind. Oct' 1" 1865

Col E Whittlesey

Dear Sir

I had supposed I should have had some information from Lieut Beacher before this in regard to my return to Salisbury but have not. I do not know what arrangements you made with Gen Howard in regard to a new Commission in the Army for me  Will you please write to me Immediatly direct to Metropolitan Hotel Washington D. C. and if you obtained no appointment for me of Gen Howard please send whatever recommendations you may think proper and I will see Gen Howard and with what Influence I have in Washington see what can be done. I shall have to return to Salisbury as my personal property. Horse &c is

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