Oliver, John M. – January 30, 1864

Michigan Civil War Collection


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Regiment: 15th Michigan Infantry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: John M. Oliver Head Quarters Cavalry Corps Brandy Station Va Jan 30/64 Dear Colonel I find that I have greatly misunderstood you or that you are entirely wrong with regard to the paper you desire. You directed me to procure for you the Washington Army and Navy Journal. After the necessary enquiring I discover that no such paper is print- -ed in the district. Now is it possibly that you coned have meant the N.Y. Army & Navy Journal the only sheet of the kind printed in the United States The Evening I received your orders upon the subject I was greatly under the influence of [ ? ]. Consequently was not accountable for [ ? ] & if you will be kind enough to let me know if I have made an Error I will he only to glad to rectify it. The $250 I will retain until I hear from you again. I arrived in camp day before yesterday & found all glad to see me The General is away on twenty days leave I saw him in Washington & he wished me to remain with him until the expiration of his time which would be until the middle of February but my gold market being extremely low I couldent see it The army is lying inactive with no immediate prospects. The Regiments are all reenlisting The fourth go home the first of the month. A greater portion of them having reenlisted. Sumbard & one or two more officers will accompany the remanant. I have been unfortunate enough to loose my fine brea mare during my absence. She died suddenly without apparent cause. Write me soon for I feel chagrined about the paper affair Believe me Yours Entirely to Command Geo. W. Yates To Col John M. Oliver 15th Mich Infty P.S. I would write more but a scarcity of paper exists in my quarter & besides I am officer of the day.