H. S. S. arrived at
my hospital to-day, with orders, as I was sick, to take charge of and bring
forward all the men left here. From the tenor of our Colonel's letter of
instructions to his messenger, I should take him to be a little
"miffed" at the men's not being sent forward earlier. What in the name
of heaven can he wish to do with sick men in camp? However, I have no
discretion, but shall turn over the men to S., and see how he will carry out
instructions. I had already sent forward to-day, before his arrival, quite a
number, leaving me only ten here.
SOURCE: Alfred L.
Castleman, The Army of the Potomac.
Behind the Scenes. A Diary of Unwritten History; From the Organization of the
Army, by General George B. McClellan, to the close of the Campaign in Virginia
about the First Day January, 1863, p. 13
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