p.

to compromise yourself, but please find out, what they intend
to do with the Invalid forces there.

Give my kindest regards to Col. Wisewell, - if I
knew, that from time to time a letter would be well
received, I would deem it a pleasure sometimes to
give a sign of life.

If you have an opportunity to see Captn. Jones,
with one arm, remember me to him, he is a very
fine fellow.

And now farewell, I hope you have good times
in Washington, let me hear from you soon, and oblige

Your true friend

John Guttermann
Captn. Comp D. 4. Regt.
Vet.Res. Corps.

P. S. Should you be employed in Fry's Office, please look after
my papers, - you will find certificates of Generals
Carl Schurtz, Stahel, Cluseret, Steinwehr and Med. Director
Dr. Hamlin; please send me Copies of them; I want
them very stringently. —
J. G.
Should you have left Washington for some other point
of destination, please send up the enclosed letter by mail,
and it will reach him.