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many capital operations in a surgical manner and became very expert and skillful in the use of the knife so that I now consider him one of the most promising and reliable surgeons that I know of this command. In order that he may have better opportunities of practicing the art of his choice, and for which he is so well fitted, than assistant surgeons usually have. I think you will be doing his justice to a steady sober and worthy man by promoting him. The first opportunity to a regimental surgeoncy. It is seldom that assistant surgeons get to witness surgical operations and still less frequently the chance to operate. And I should feel gratified if this state would notice properly his care meritorious conduct and accord to him the review due to his work. Gov Excellency will receive this communication in the same kind spirit in which it is tendered and believe me very truly. Yours Wm [G?] White Brigade Surgeon 1st Brigade Porters' Corps

Down left side of letter: Promotion of Dr. Palmer. 2 Regt