Yorkville, NY March 25, 1863

Dear James Henry,
We have received no letters from you since yours of the 26 ultimo advising me of Col Benedict expected visit here and the unfortunate result of your Plaquemine Expedition, the particulars of which Col B gave me. He also furnished me with the principal specifications.

I certainly have no reason to complain of the result and think you were was very fortunate indeed with a simple repremand, however severe. You must have been very badly advised by the officers with you as the result proved. James, the like will never happen again with you. Better act on your own judgement. Especially when you are the commanding officer as you was in this case.

Col B has had an operation performed on him and is doing very well. He is staying with his brother on 10 Street. I called there and saw him last Monday. He expected to get up that day and move about the house, and presume by this time he is out. He will soon be well again.

John spent last Wednesday with us. He walked in about 9 A.M. and left about 10 P.M. I showed him your letter. He thinks he writes you two letters to your one. He had got the money for your horse.

I send papers by tomorrows steamer with this. I trust most of them come stiffly to hand. Mother writes all the family news. Let me hear from you often.

Your Father