Thomas Lincoln Casey to General Silas Casey, September 17, 1867: Image #3

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The offer was very unexpected to me and I felt very [??] complimented at it. I shall feel quite badly at leaving Portland for I have very many friends here but it was not likely I could stay much longer. it is certainly a more prominent and respectable position than I now have and has heretofore been filled by an officer within its ranks in the Corps.

I had a letter from Edward a few days since which I answered. He seems [??] concerned as to what he is to do in the future. [Nay??] our view is that he had better go to West Point if he can. I hope by being in Washington I can assist in getting him an appointment.