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9 January 1865

Martin, James G., 1819-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

General Martin offers to serve on President Davis's personal staff. Briefly explains that his two years of administrative experience on the "military affairs of North Carolina, justify the expectation that I might succeed on a larger scale." Davis's autograph endorsement, signed with initials, appears on the verso "Brig Genl J. G. Martin tender of services for administrative duty. J. D."

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