The field officers of regiments have been convened agreeable to your Excellency’s directions of the 13th instant—An officer was present from every regiment at this post except the 1st and 8th Massachusetts and invalid regiments. Their opinion on the question proposed to them is contained in the inclosed report, copy of which I shall transmit to Mr Phelps by to morrow’s post. All the officers except two, gave theirs voices as expressed in the report, and the two who were of different sentiments, acquiesced with the majority and signed the report. Colonel Shepard of the 4th Massachusetts regiment who commands a brigade was present, but as major Rice at present commands the 4th regiment he gave his vote as commanding officer—Colonel Shepard gave his voice with the other officers, and informed me he was requested by leiutenant colonel Vose, who commands the 1st Massachusetts regiment but could not attend, to express his sentiments—being against consenting to receive fish. I have the honor to be With the greatest respect, Your Excellency’s Most obedient servant