Those cries had been the cries of one assailed, had been

appoint me quartermaster for his headquarters, with a view to

systematizing the establishment and remedying the defects complained

of, and I was consequently assigned to this duty. Shortly after this

assignment I had the satisfaction of knowing that General Halleck was

delighted with the improvements made at headquarters, both in camp

outfit and transportation, and in administration generally. My

popularity grew as the improvements increased, but one trifling

incident came near marring it. There was some hitch about getting