Headquarters Stevens' Div.
July 25th, 1862.
My dear Mother:
Your letter has just reached me. I have only to say that it
has long been my earnest desire to serve with the troops of my native state
where there are so many who feel an interest in me. I have many times sought an
opportunity to change to the troops from Old Connecticut, but the mutiny in the
Highland Regiment, then being sent to S. Carolina, and other things have
prevented. Should I be selected for the position of Major in one of the new
Regiments, I think I can bring the necessary testimonials to my fitness. As a
staff officer I have been too long employed in teaching field officers their
duty, to feel many scruples about accepting the position, if offered me. I will
see Gen. Stevens, and ask his advice. The mail is about closing now, so
good-bye.
Lovingly,
Will.
SOURCE: William Chittenden Lusk, Editor, War Letters
of William Thompson Lusk, p. 169
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