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to promotion. and have the satisfaction of Knowing that I have the confidence and esteem of many Officers high in rank in this Department. if I had a thousand dollars to send to some Congressman I could get promotion anytime but have not nor do I prespose to get promotion that way. as long as I am Seignor Aid-de-Camp I shall be content but if there should be an aid put here with more rank than I have got I will not Stay a moment it would be a reflection upon me that I would not stand. I do not think this will occur. but do what they may they cannot drive me out of the Army until the Mississippi river is open. we expect to move from here very soon direct letters via Cairo Ills care Maj Genl McPherson 17" Army Corps Please remember me to all Your Affc Brother L.S. Willard