Thomas Lincoln Casey to General Silas Casey, October 26, 1867: Image #1

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Portland Me.

October 26th, 1867.

My dear Father.

I have just this moment received a letter from Gen. [??]; (one of the kindest and [crossed out] most [crossed out] pleasantest letters I have ever received, from any of my chiefs.) telling me, that Kurtz objects to giving up the 3d [??], that of Fortifications, and, that if I will be willing to accept the 2d [??], he will be glad to see me. He intimates that Kurtz's health is not equal to the 3d [??] and that I shall have it if he gives out. I shall accept the place any how and try and do my duty to the