To RH Milroy From WA Bugh Oct 28 1863

              Provost Marshal’s Office, 
 
				Fifth district, Wisconson, 
 
				Green bay, Wis, Oct 28, 1863 
 
 
 
Gen. R. H. Milroy, 
 
 
 
		General: You will pardon an old friend 
and classmate for assuming the privilege of addressing 
you a few words of congratulation on your successful 
triumph over your enemies and accusers in the  
recent Court Martial, organized and convened for 
the purpose of inquiring into your conduct at the 
Evacuation of, and retreat from Winchester Va. 
 
 
 
As an old friend and associate I have watched with eager 
interest your conduct and progress since I first learned 
you were in the Public Service, and have felt a  
curious pride in the opinion that you would not 
fail to merit your “stars”	 and win the affection of  
your fellow citizens. You have far outstripped me. I  
only succeeded in earning the “Silver Leaves,” I was  
unfortunate enough to receive a severe wound, fracturing 
my thigh, at Williamsburg Va., disabling me from services 
and compeling me to resign. I am yet on crutches ho- 
ping to be able to forgo them before the expiration of  
many months. 
 
 
 
	I shall be glad to know you have