SELECTED LETTERS OF SALMON P. CHASE

(Private)

NEW ORLEANS, _February 7th, 1863.

DEAR SIR: I wrote you by the last steamer expressing a wish to receive the office of "Commissioner of Internal Revenue" which you so kindly offerred. I now repeat the wish, and am ready to commence operations whenever you direct.
The great military movement up the West side of the Mississippi has commenced to-day or will commence in a day or two. The bayous leading from the Teche and near there, lead right through to Red River, so that light draft boats can go through them above Port Hudson. About 9,000 men will advance in one column.
A rumor prevails here among the secessionists that we have been whipped off Mobile and that Ship Island is captured. The story is without foundation, though you may see it in N. Y. papers. A very strong feeling is arising among the planters against Gen. Banks. The reason is that he is not sufficiently pro-slavery to suit them. I think state- p ments have been sent to Washington that he has commenced speculating. I am confident such charges are entirely false. I do not think Gen. Banks a great commander, but believe him to be completely honest.
Admiral Farragut has gone out to sea in his flagship, the "Hartford" - probably for the purpose of visiting the various blockading vessels along the coast.
In my next I shall have occasion to say something more about Dr. Zachary.

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