Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Augustus M. Wright re: his son returning to duty upon recovery from wounds
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.02 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/02/28 Pagination: 2 p. 28 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Lee discusses Miller A. Wright's application for leave as well as personnel issues in Augustus R. Wright's regiment. Wright, Sr. had asked Lee to support his son's appeal for an extension of his leave of absence. With A.M. Wright's initialed endorsement to his son Miller: "I send you Gen Lees letter rec'd this morning that you may see exactly how matters stand ..." Lee writes: "The application of Lt. M. A. Wright for extension of his leave of absence was returned to the Sec. of war on the 21st recommended… I am very glad to hear that your Son is so nearly recovered. We require all good men at their posts now, & I trust he will Survive every battle & live to See his Country free & happy for many years… You will see by the remarks of the Division Comm[ander] that the difficulty in filling the existing vacancies in the 38 Georgia regt: arises from Capt. McLeod's being in arrest & his Case not having been decided by a Court Martial. The absence of officers from their regts: who are disabled, also occasions delay in making promotions, as under existing laws it is not Customary to recommend such, until it is known they are not incapacitated for duty, & to pass them over might do injustice to meritorious officers." Written at Camp Fredericksburg.
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