Www. W. Rowley to Albert J. Myer, March 29, 1862

MAJOR:

I have the honor to report that the corps under my command are at present around here.

There are but two stations now, but I go to Front Royal to-morrow to establish a station and connect it with this point. It will take at least one intermediate station. As fast as it is safe I push on toward Manassas, desiring to connect the two points, the distance being about

Taylor to Washington. I am very sorry to lose him, he being an ex-

‘cellent officer. You are thinning out my good officers pretty fast. I hardly think it just, after we have labored to work to some degree of proficiency.

I would like to be returned to my regiment, as this service is very expensive and hard. I believe I have labored more than any man in the division, and as yet get no credit. All of us have endeavored to do our duty, but the service is such that no one knows it or seems to appreciate it. As yet I have seen no mention made of us at the battle of Winchester. I know we were of great service. I remained up all night with several others, and was at work transmitting messages a good portion of the time. The general commanding told me we were of great service, and that we should be honorably mentioned. I would like to be returned to my regiment, where I can stand some show for promotion.

respectfully,