20 August 1863
Rice, James C., 1829-1864
Autograph letter signed
Title: to C. B. Mervin
Written from Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps. Informs Captain [Mervin?], Assistant Adjutant General, that he was appointed Brigadier General, as informed by a letter signed 17 August 1863 by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Resigns as Colonel of the 44th Regiment, New York Volunteers to accept the appointment.
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