Norwich, Oct. 6th, 1862.
My own dear Son:
I certainly did not
intend writing you to-day, and have but little time, yet I must acknowledge the
reception of Special
Order No. 8 from the Headquarters of the 9th Army Corps, and the pleasure
it affords me. Thomas Perkins obtained a letter from the Gov. of Conn, to the
Gov. of New-York. Walter has written you the favorable result of his application
so far, but of Gov. B’s1 letter I wish to make special mention. It
was in the highest degree complimentary to you, and stated in conclusion that
had you served in a Conn. Reg't he should have promoted you long since. In fact
my son, even I felt he had written as handsome a letter recommending your
promotion as I could desire. So N. Y. I think is fairly the State of your
adoption, and your claims rest upon her, as you have served with her sons.
Should E. resign, Gov. M.2 has promised upon proof of your being
first Captain, that you shall receive the commission. However, it is best that
you should keep your friends advised, and we will do what we can. I have so much
to say, I wish I could talk to you. Good-bye, God will bless you, trust Him for
all things.
Very lovingly,
Mother.
Hannah has a son
three days old. I have sent Special Order No. 8 to your Uncle Phelps and Walter
who will use it as they like.
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1 William A.Buckingham.
2 Edwin D.Morgan.
SOURCE: William
Chittenden Lusk, Editor, War Letters of William Thompson Lusk, p.
218-9
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