2nd Rhode Island Infantry & 3rd Heavy Artillery

Item LTR-10593

Description

Original Civil War soldier's letter. 2 pages, written in period ink.


Fort Pulaski, Georgia

October 29th 1863

Colonel Ed Metcalf
3rd Rhode Island Artillery

Dear Sir,

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 28th inst. in regard to Lieutenant Smith. My opinion is he is a very intelligent and capable officer as regards to management of his company affairs and the discipline of his men. How he would act under you, I am unable to say. There is, of course, nothing going on in these parts and I have no news to send you. Captain Gould has sent forward his application for a position in the Invalid Corps. He will no doubt get it, as his recommendations are very strong.

Captain Boughton will no doubt, be able to arrange his transfer now that he is home. The captain is a very intelligent and capable officer. He will fill his position in the 3rd with honor. To speak plainly, however, I feel very much mortified and am sorry that I ever allowed myself to be placed in my present position in this regiment. It is rather late in the day to think of going into the field after everything that can be done has been done. But there is no sense of crying over spilt milk.

Colonel Barton paid me a visit day before yesterday and returned to Beaufort in the eventing.

With respectfully, your obedient servant,

William Ames
Major
3rd Rhode Island Artillery
Commanding
Company H