Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Major Howe” in chapter 7 of Waitt, Ernest Linden, History of the Nineteenth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry , 1861-1865:

...ct and say with much emphasis to Col. Hinks, Colonel, I have read the tactics and army regulations through, and I can't find the first thing that a major is responsible for. Colonel Hinks looked at Major Howe for a moment, then replied, Major, make a study of guard duty. Every member of the regiment will remember that Major Howe did so, and was an authority on quarter guard, picket and outpost duty. ...
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