Transcription: Grove Wharf Oct 12th 1861 Brigadier Genl D. H. Hill My Dear Sir I started yesterday and upon reaching here found that Genl Magruder posatively refuses to let me go until officially notified from the War Dpd of my promotion and transfer. Gen will please send me the Papers by mail to ? as I cannot go until they are received. With much Kindness I remain Your Humble Servt J. B. F. ? Bunn Q Master C S A