It is thought that the 51st will not be mustered out for the present – It is thought the Government will retain the re-enlisted veteran regiments, such as the 51st – If that is so, George will remain as he is for the summer, or most of it – The reason I haven’t seen him is, I knew they had left provost duty in the Prince st. prison, but didn’t know where they had gone till Tuesday – I say Capt. Caldwell Tuesday, also Col. Wright Tuesday night – they said they all have pleasant quarters over there.
    Dear brother Jeff, I was very sorry you wasn’t able to come on to see the Review – we had perfect weather & every thing just as it should be – the streets now are full of soldiers scattered around loose, as the armies are in camp near here, getting ready to be mustered out. I am quite well & visit the Hospitals the same. Mother, you didn’t write whether you got the package of 5 Drum-Taps – I keep thinking about you every few minutes all day – I wish I was home a couple of days – Jeff, you will take this acc’t of the Review, same as if it was written to you.

Walt