HdQrs: 18 Feb. 64 Genl I am much concerned at the desertions in the Louis-a (Louisiana) brigade - Can you ascertain the cause & remove it -? Perhaps some changes of position in the 14 Regt: might be beneficial --The use of corn meal seems to me too trivial to account for it--If there are men whom it disagrees with, it might be changed by Drs prescription- Very respy R E Lee Genl Ewell