is about to expire. In the midst of the pressing duties of
an active Campaign there is but little time for leave-taking, yet I
cannot part from the brave officers and men of my command without
expressing to them the satisfaction and pride I have felt at their
conduct, from the time when I assumed command, as they marched
through Washington, in September last, to join the Army of the
Potomac, then about to meet the Enemy, up to the present eventful
period.

"The cheerfulness with which they have borne the unaccustomed
fatigues and hardships which it is the lot of the soldier to
endure; their zealous efforts to learn the multifarious duties of
the soldier; the high spirit they have exhibited when called on to
make long and painful marches to meet the enemy, and their bravery
in the field of battle have won my regard and affection. I shall
part from them with deep regret, and wish them, as the time of each
regiment expires, a happy return to their families and friends.

"---- ----,
"Brig. Gen'l Com'g Division."

However profound the _regret_ of the General at parting, he must, from
the phraseology of the above Order, have been conscious, that in his own
conduct was to be found the reason that such regret was not in the least
reciprocated by his command. So completely had he aliened the affections
of officers and men that the ordinary salute in recognition of his rank
was given grudgingly, if at all. When there is no gold in the character,
men are not backward in proclaiming that they consider

"The rank is but the guinea's stamp."

As their campaign approached its close, he added studied insult to long
continued injury. His inconsistency, and willingness to make use of a
quibble for the accomplishment of tyrannical purposes were shown by his
non-approval of the requisition for dress coats, when it was handed in
by the officer in command of the Regiment, a short time after the
removal of the Colonel and Lieutenant-Colonel for refusing to obey the
order requiring it. Charges had been preferred against his
Adjutant-General for repeated instances of "Drunkenness upon Duty,"
"Disgraceful Conduct," and "Conduct unbecoming an Officer and a
Gentleman." They were returned to the Brigadier, through whom they had
been submitted, with an insulting note, in which the General t