| Richmond 15th April 1862 |
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| His Excellency |
| Jefferson Davis |
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| Sir, |
| I would respectfully recommend Capt. D. H.
Wood for promotion to a Majority in the Quarter Master's Department. |
| His long experience, both under the
Virginia and Confederate Administrations amply fits him for such a
position, and his administrative energy has very successfully arranged
the many details connected with the Transportation Department. |
| The services he has rendered deserve
notice from the Government, and it is with great pleasure I present
his name to your Excellency for favorable consideration and promotion. |
| I remain |
| Most respectfully |
| Your Obt. Servt |
| W S Ashe Major |
| and Chief of Transportation |
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