To Milroy From Wm. P. Richardson April 25 1863

              Head Quarters 25th  Ohio Vol. Inf.
 
Brooks Station, Va., April 25th 1863
 
Maj. Genl. Milroy

 
		Dear Sir:-
 
                                        I embrace the opportunity  
afforded by the mission of Col. Charlesworth to you, bearing 
the testimonial of the officers and men of this regiment, to reassure 
you of my own high regard, and of the continuance of my  
regret at our separation from you.  Under you we fought our 
first battles, and from you we learned our first lessons of personal 
heroism, which I hope we have never forgotten, either as a  
regiment, or as individuals, and of which we believe you to be 
the noblest example in the armies of the United States, I believe 
I speak the sentiments of every officer and man in my regiment, 
when I say that we have but one boon to ask of our government, 
and that is, to again assign us to your command, but one 
boast to make; and that is, with you for our leader, the enemies 
of our country have cause to fear.

 
			I have the honor to be,
 
				Very respectfully,
 
					Your obt. Servant
 
						Wm. P. Richardson, Col.