[Advice regarding promotion in first and second regiments]

Provides "facts and circumstances relative to the promotion shortly to take place in the first and second regiments, in order to enable you to make such determination as may best promote the public interest." Discusses the qualifications of Major Hamtramck, most likely John Francis Hamtramck, for the possible position of lieutenant colonel. States that he is "an excellent disciplinarian" but there are certain circumstances that might cause him to be passed for promotion. The first is his command against the Virmilion Towns where the milia displayed disorderly behaviour, and the second is his retreat from Fort Jefferson. A Major Zeigler is also up for promotion and "while [his] fitness as a captain, and even a major is conceded, it is very questionable whether he has talents sufficient to command a regiment of the magnitude proposed." Mentions a disagreement with the Quartermaster general, Hodgdon. Goes on to describe others up for promotion and their qualifications and suitability for the open positions. Watermarked "C Patch."