| Hd Qrs 1st Brigade |
| Mobile Jany 4th 1864 |
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| Hon C. C. Clay |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Sir, |
| Allow me to introduce to you, Mr Holcombe
an estimable and highly respected citizen of this city who is on a visit
to Richmond. He has the application and recommendations of Capt Berry
for some permanent appointment in C S Army. Capt Berry is a faithful
active and energetic officer, who has for a long period discharged the
onerous duties of the transportation Dept with credit to himself and
satisfaction to his officers and the government. By rendering him any
assistance in your power you will confer a great favor upon a deserving
officer ???. |
| Your obt Sert |
| V S Murphey |
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