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I have the honor to recommend the following officers for promotions I do this at the present time to secure to deserving men positions which the casualties of this campaign may otherwise prevent their receiving. | I have the honor to recommend the following officers for promotions I do this at the present time to secure to deserving men positions which the casualties of this campaign may otherwise prevent their receiving. | ||
I would recommend | I would recommend | ||
| − | 1st Lieut. Weston H. Keene of co. D, to be Captain of co. "A" vice (as used here, meaning: in place of, a substitute for) | + | 1st Lieut. Weston H. Keene of co. D, to be Captain of co. "A" vice (as used here, meaning: in place of, a substitute for) Morrill killed in battle. |
2 Lieut. William K. Bickford of co. H, to be 1st. Lieut. Of co. "H" vice Morrell promoted. | 2 Lieut. William K. Bickford of co. H, to be 1st. Lieut. Of co. "H" vice Morrell promoted. | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 28 April 2017
Before Spotsylavania C.H. May 18, 1864
To His Ex calling Gov. Cony
I have the honor to recommend the following officers for promotions I do this at the present time to secure to deserving men positions which the casualties of this campaign may otherwise prevent their receiving.
I would recommend
1st Lieut. Weston H. Keene of co. D, to be Captain of co. "A" vice (as used here, meaning: in place of, a substitute for) Morrill killed in battle.
2 Lieut. William K. Bickford of co. H, to be 1st. Lieut. Of co. "H" vice Morrell promoted.