NA, RRB 6/16B/1864

Kingsville SC June 16th/64
 
Col F W Sims
Richmond Va
 
Colonel,
   Enclosed herewith you will please find two letters, one from Col. G. P. Smith one of our first business men from Tennessee, and for a great while President of the Bank of Tennessee at Nashville.
   The other letter is from Maj. Jno S. Bransford, QM of the Army of Tenn & well known to the Quartermaster Genl. I could send you any number of letters from the best men we have from my state, but I dont see why two should not do as well as a thousand, for they cover the entire case.
   I will take it as a special favor if you will see Genl Lawton, and learn if a position can be obtained in the QM Dept for me. Should the above request be granted, I will make it my business to see that the trust is never abused. Shall be pleased to hear from you upon the subject. I trust that you will pardon me for the trouble I am giving you.
Your truly &c
James Wheless
 
PS
   Owing to several spinal affliction, I am not able to stand camp life, and was detailed by Lieut. Genl. Longstreet last winter while in the mountains of East Tenn, and assigned to duty with Capt R H Hill AQM.
Truly &c
James Wheless

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