Thomas Lincoln Casey to General Silas Casey, August 28, 1865: Image #2

Transcription

In order to add or edit a transcription, please log in or create an account.

near to ruin he would find even the simple work on that fort rather beyond his depth. It is a perfect farce on the part of the Government putting such men in charge of such operations . And yet he received the other day a Branch [?] of the Lt. Col, I presume for his arduous services on Hollech's[?] staff and for serving [?] Col. Pay during the whole war.

I saw by the telegrams last night that you have been retired out of the [?] service. You must write me all about your orders. and let me know what they are going to do with you.

I have had the offer of a position in a large [?] new works in this city of Treasurer and General Managing Agent and with a salary of $4000 a year