Letter from Andrew Curtin to H. C. Baird

Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Gregg Curtin writes to H. C. Baird about a complaint against the officers of the Fifth regiment. Curtin notes that he has little power or control over most of the issues since that regiment is under federal authority. However, he "will appoint a proper and competent Colonel" if the regiment's term is extended and will send someone "to inspect the clothing and if it is not in all respects good [he] will have it replaced."