Winter Quarters on the Potomac

"...In consequence of your voyage to Newport the Secretary of War lately instructed me to take measures for providing winter quarters in the vicinity of Harpers Ferry on the Potomac for the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth regiments. I have constructed Colonel Parker of the Eighth under the direction of the Commander in Chief who has consented to take charge of the matter to provide ground and make the requisite preparations for the purpose. This I trust will be promptly effected. The Ninth and Tenth Regiments will march without delay for their destination. And you may be assured that nothing will be omitted on my part for accomplishing the object with a careful regard to the comfortable accomodation of the troops..."