Hd. Qrs. 2d Divis. 19th A.C.
Cedar Creek Oct. 27th 1864.
Respectfully forwarded to the Gov-
ernor of the State of Mass. through
Corps Head Quarters—Approved—
With additional recommendation
for appointment of 1st Lt. J. S.
Cooke (now Commanding the Regt)
as Captain, to fill vacancy. Lt.
Cooke's gallant and meritorious con-
duct at the battles of Winchester
and Cedar Creek deserves special
mention.
(Signed) H. W. Birge
Brig. Gen. Comdg. Division.
A true copy
Attest J. M. M. Starbuck.
[endorsement]
Copy of endorsement rec-
commending Lt J. S. Cooke
for Promotion to Capt.