Major Buell of the 2d Regiment informs me, that he wrote you some time since, requesting that I might be ordered to the County of Hampshier to assist Capt Lyman in the recruiting service. I have received no such orders, therefor I conclude, in the multiplicity of your business, the Majors request has been forgotten. It is now almost 14 Months since I was appointed and have received neither pay or rations, neither have I been called upon to do any military duty. I am in readiness and wish to be in actual service, as soon as may be convenient.

I am Sir with perfect consideration your most obed. humb. Servant