| Columbus Ky. |
| November 18, 1861 |
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| Hon.
J. P. Benjamin |
| Secretary of War |
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| It is of the utmost
importance that I should have a quartermaster and commissary
attached to my staff. I nominate, as I have already done, Mr. Thomas
Peters as quartermaster, Mr. John J. Murphy as commissary, each with
the rank of major. The efficiency of the service requires these
appointments. Please answer.
|
| L. Polk |
| Major-General |
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