Houghton Letter 1863-10-25 Page 6

There have{ been} been rumors that we are going to be removed from this
Department but I do not think there is anything in it they are taking away
a good many troops from here Heckmans brigade has left and within
a few days there have been several regiments come down here and are
now awaiting for transports to take them away.

The first { ? } Reg't of Infantry I believe is in Newbern and I some other
reg't came with it but what the name of the others I have been unable to
find out. If you know any thing where Mr. Hayward is I wish you would
let me know for I should like