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Two letters relating to Civil War promotions [Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War letter regarding promotions for officers, and a later letter which makes reference to the first.

GLC02462.09

to Henry M. Benedict

Forwarding a communication he received from J. V. L. Pruyn that he did not understand, "in case of mistake." Written at Blair's Cross Roads.

GLC02462.17

to Seth Williams

Recommends three Colonels for promotion to Brigadier General and two Brigadier Generals for promotion to Major General. One of the officers he recommends is Colonel Nelson Appleton Miles.

GLC02462.09.01

to Marsena R. Patrick

Requests that Patrick provide passes for Mott's subordinate, John James Shaw, so that Shaw's father and friend can visit the army camp. Written at Headquarters 3rd Bridage, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps.

GLC02462.15

to Andrew G. Curtin

Informs Curtin that his search for Lieutenant Scudder has failed, and that Scudder is probably a prisoner.

GLC02462.03

to unknown

Denies a request for a recommendation for promotion, stating he has not served with the recipient for long enough to recommend him. Parke had begun commanding the Department of Alexandria only one month earlier. Addressed to "General."

GLC02462.16

to Charles H. Murheid

Regarding a land purchase, and complications related to the transaction.

GLC02462.13

to Reuben E. Fenton

Recommending Hampden Waldron, a First Lieutenant on his staff, for promotion, with an autograph endorsement signed by Edwin D. Morgan, also supporting a promotion for Waldron.

GLC02462.02

to Charles G. Slack

Miles affirms that he is the person mentioned in a letter signed by General Winfield Scott Hancock that Slack inquired about (GLC02462.09.01).

GLC02462.09.02