To Milroy From O. C. Farguhen July 21 1863

              In camp near Sharpsburg, Md. July 21, 1863
 
Dear Genl.

 
	Sir, permit me if you please, to  
send you a few lines concerning the 122nd O.V.I.  
in doing so, I feel assured that what you can  
do for us; you will cheerfully do, as was your  
habit when we was in your command.  On the  
18th inst. I was in the Army of the Potomic 3rd  
Corps.  There I found a small detachment of  
our regt. commanded by Col. Ball, Lt.  
Col. Granger was with it also.  They are very  
anxious to get with us at this point, but from  
some cause cannot.  They have no transportation. 
Camp & garrison equipage, not one mess pan or  
kettle, and requisitions have been made properly  
time & time again without receiving any attention  
whatever.  Such a condition of affairs cannot  
be born without complaint longer.  Now your  
old command to an officer – yes to a man are  
going to work energetically – and apply or  
petition the proper authorities that be, and  
see if we can once more have you restored to  
us.  We want no other commander than Genl.  
Milroy and so far as your old Div. is concerned  
this feeling I do know to be unanimous.  I write  
this to you, at Col. Balls suggestion.  We had