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Savannah 14 March 1863 |
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Secretary of War |
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Richmond Va |
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Sir, |
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I have the honour to apply for the appointment of
Quartermaster of the 1st Battn Geo Sharp Shooters in the event of
the present Quartermaster Capt Footman being transferred to the 5th
Regt Geo Cavalry for which he has made application. |
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When necessary I can furnish the usual bonds.
Respectfully referring you to the approvals, |
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I have |
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the honour to be |
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with the Greatest Respect |
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Your most obdt Sert |
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Willie G Gray |
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{on back of document} |
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Head QM 1st Batt. Ga. S. S. |
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Camp Jordan Mch 14th/63 |
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Respectfully forwarded with the request that the appointment of Mr
Gray may be made in the event of Capt. Footmans removal. Mr. G. is
quite competent to perform the duties of A. Q. M. |
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Arthur Shaaff |
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Capt Commdg |
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1st Battn. Ga. S. S. |
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Head Qrs. Dist. Ga. |
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Savannah, March 19th/63 |
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Approved & respy forwarded. In the event that Capt. Footman A. Q. M.
is transferred from the 1st Battn. Georgia Sharp Shooters to the 5th
Ga. Cavly. Mr. Gray will make a good officer. He is a native of
Scotland, but has been engaged in mercantile business in this city
for several years before the war. |
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H M Mercer |
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Brig Genl Comdg |
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Hd Qrs Dept SC Ga Fla |
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26th March 63 |
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Appd & Respy forwarded. |
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G. T. Beauregard |
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Genl Commdg |
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Respectfully Submitted to the Secretary of War |
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There is a vacancy |
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Ed, A. Palfing |
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Lt Col & Act AG |
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Apl 8 1863 |
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Adj G |
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In the event named Appoint as recommended |
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30 May 63 |
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JAS Sy |