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Wilson, John, Captain, to Brig. Gen. L. Thomas, 09 Nov 1864

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, item: 4
Identifier: 4

Scope and Contents

Wilson, John, Captain, to Brig. Gen. L. Thomas, the Adjutant General of U.S. Army. An application to the War Department on behalf of Capt. Wilson to have the 8th Kentucky Volunteers who were to be released from service on 10 Nov 1861 to be officially recognized as reenlisting for service. Capt. Wilson voices his concerns of ensuring that his men who were eligible for discharge receive proper recognition for service under the General Orders No. 86, series 1863, and they receive credit for enlistment since Nov 1861.

Dates

  • Creation: 09 Nov 1864

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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