Copy of endorsement—Approval of recommendations made by Lt. Cooke under

date of Oct. 27^th 1864.

 

Hd. Qrs. 2^d Divis 19^th A.C.    

Cedar Creek Oct. 27^th 1864.

 

Respectfully forwarded to the Governor of the State of Mass, through Corps Head Quarters—Approved—with additional recommendation for appointment of 1^st Lt. J. S. Cooke (now commanding the Regt.) as Captain, to fill vacancy. Lt. Cooke's gallant and meritorious conduct at the battles of Winchester and Cedar Creek deserves special mention

                                                                                               

(signed) H. W. Birge

Brig. Gen. Comd'g Division

Executive Department

 

Boston March 21/70

The above is a true copy of the original on the files of this Department.

                                                                                               

E. F. Starbuck

Clerk.

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