[copied] Lucey Otis Dear Sir I have read the enclosed tedious proceedings but cannot animate myself to the severity of the sentences. One of the officers certainly ought to be dismised I am pelld to do justice to the man — But the circumstances of degradation & infamy ought to work upon the compassion of his neighbors powerfully enough to make him a great man in the militia or some state government. The others perhaps ought to be dismised only — but of this I am not decided. Let them rest till I see you which will not be long after no much before Mrs Doctor will make you healthier & happier I am with great regard [Sec of War]