Henry W. Birge Statement, 27 October 1864
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.
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DATABASE CONTENT
(14030)DOT0199.024223Other1864-10-27

Tags: Fighting, Promotions

People - Records: 2

  • (2287) [associated with] ~ Cooke, John Stevens
  • (5471) [writer] ~ Birge, Henry Warner

Places - Records: 1

  • (895) [origination] ~ Cedar Creek, Virginia

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Henry W. Birge Statement, 27 October 1864, DOT0199.024, Nau Collection