Meanwhile, the “muster out” of the major was being talked of, which was occasioned by the disbanding of his organization. But the following telegram from the headquarters of the department quieted the rumor for at least a time.
Headquarters Department of South Carolina,
Charleston, February 3, 1866.
To the Commanding Officer, District of Port Royal.
The major general commanding directs that Major M. R. Delany, 104th United States Colored Troops, remain, until further orders, in the performance of the duties in which he is now employed, by special orders from these headquarters. He will not for the present rejoin his regiment.
W. L. M. Burger,
Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Indorsement on above Telegram.
Headquarters, District of Port Royal,
Second Separate Brigade,
Hilton Head, S. C., February 3, 1866.
Respectfully referred to Major Delany, 104th U. S. C. T., B. R. F. & A. L., for his information and guidance.
By order of