Sept. 29, 1863 [Tuesday]. Detroit, Mich.
I. M. Fisher Esq., Dear Sir:
I have just received your letter of the 8th Instant. It follows the Regt. from New York to Alexandria. It was then forwarded to Boston and from there to this place where I am now stationed in recruiting service.
In my former letter, which probably [illegible] your last in the way. I related all I knew in reference to the circumstances connected with the death of your son. I was very sorry, when at home some days ago, that I was not able to run out and see you. My time was so short that I was unable to do so. Did not even get down to see my brother. I sent word to you therefore that you would to be able to get in time. As I stated in my former letter, the effects of your son were forwarded to Washington to the Adjutant General by Capt. Bush. Capt. Bush is now in St. Louis. So by writing the Adjutant General, you will be able to obtain the effects forwarded there by Capt. Bush and any information you may desire as to the manner of preserving the pay due him at the time of his death.
You had better inquire, particularly, as to the date of his promotion to 1st Lieutenancy, so as to get the increased pay due from that time.
The only effects sent to Washington were his watch, the money in his purse, except perhaps $51 being company funds. You will probably be able to ascertain from the Adjutant General the amount due to William.
The 10th Regt. is now at Fort Columbus in New York Harbor. All the Regular Regts, except the 6th and 10th, have returned to the field.
I thank you, Sir, for your kind Congratulations
Yours truly, Caleb Rodney Layton
Rodney Layton to Isaac Fisher
Rodney Layton to Isaac Fisher
Rodney Layton to Isaac Fisher
