Alfred T. A. Torbert to Charles Kingsbury Jr., 5 October 1864
Headquarters Cavalry Corps,
Army of the Potomac, Middle Milty. Div.
Harrisonburg Va. Oct 5th 1864.
 
To
            Lt. Col Kingsbury
            Asst. Adjt. Genl.
                        M. M Div.
 
Sir
           I have the honor to recommend (agreeable to instructions) the following named Officers for promotion.
 
Brig. Genl. Wesley Merritt Comdg. 1st Div for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battles of Cedarville Aug 15th & Winchester September 19th 1864.
Brig Genl Custer Comdg. 1st Brig. 1st Div. for gallant & meritorious conduct at the battles of Cedarville Aug. 15th & Winchester September 19th 1864.
Brig. Genl. J. H. Wilson Comdg. 3d Div / for gallant & meritorious conduct at the battle of Winchester Sept. 19th 1864.
 
Respectfully Submitted.
A T Torbert
Brvt Maj Genl Vols.
Chief of Cavlry.
 
[verso]
528 T C B 1864
Headquarters Cavalry                                     
            Middle Military Division                               
                        October 5th 1864
 
Headquarters Middle Military Division,
 October 25th 1864.
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Torbert A.T.A.                                                
            Bvt Maj Genl.                                   
                        Chief of Cavalry.
 
Respectfully forwarded to the
Adjutant General of the Army.
  Approved.
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Recommending for promotion                                             
Brig Genl        Wesley Merritt U.S.V.                                    
"          "          Geo Custer         "
"          "          J. H. Wilson       "
for their gallant conduct at battle of Winchester
 
  P H Sheridan
Major General Commanding.
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                                    EB 146
Respectfully referred to
Major General Halleck,
Chief of Staff U.S.A.
A.G.O.             S. F. Chalfin
                        A.A.G.
SSB Genl Recd A.G.O. Nov. 4.64

 

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(15250)DL1128.003Letters1864-10-05

Tags: Pride, Promotions

People - Records: 2

  • (5276) [writer] ~ Torbert, Alfred Thomas Archimedes
  • (5408) [recipient] ~ Kingsbury, Charles Jr.

Places - Records: 1

  • (1180) [origination] ~ Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia

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Alfred T. A. Torbert to Charles Kingsbury Jr., 5 October 1864, DL1128.003, Nau Collection