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25 April 1863

Hardie, James A., 1823-1876

Printed document signed

Title: [forwarding Reynold's commission]

Forwarding Reynold's commission as Brigadier General. Addressed to "Maj. Gen'l J.J. Reynolds, U.S. Volunteers, 14th Corps Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn."

GLC03614.02.03

18 July 1863

Hardie, James A., 1823-1876

Document signed

Title: [Receipt of pay pertaining to Captain Charles H. Whittelsey, Assistant Adjutant General]

Charles H. Whittelsey signs, confirming that he received $56.53 from J. Harper, paymaster, for his service from 18- 31 May 1863. Walter Mitchell is listed as Whittelsey's black servant. James A. Hardie signs an attached paper, attesting that Whittelsey accepted his appointment as captain and assistant adjutant general 18 May 1863.

GLC02878.04.02

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