We get little news from western Virginia. Rumors contradictory. It has been asserted that Tyler's command at Cross Lanes near Summerville has been defeated by Gen. Floyd, ex-secretary. This again is positively denied. Major Slemmer formerly of Fort Pickens has been detailed to command the 36th until a Colonel is appointed. The boys consider this a great compliment.
Peggy's comments:
Confederate General John B. Floyd was a former governor of Virginia and also the former U. S. Secretary of War under President Buchanan (the President immediately preceding Lincoln). It was rumored that during his time as Secretary of War, he diverted arms to government forts in the South which would then be easy for the southerners to seize. This accusation was never confirmed.
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