Hiram G. Berry to John F. Pierson, 29 December 1862
Hd Quarters 3d Brig. 1st Divn 3d Corps
Camp Near Falmouth Va Dec 29th 1862
 
Col J Fred Pierson
1st New York Vols.
                                               
Sir
              In justice to your endeavours to make the Regiment under your command one of the best in this Div, I beg leave to say, that you may have positive proof of the value set upon those exertions, that, since your promotion to your present position your Regiment has improved beyond my expectations, although I ever knew of your previous worth as an Officer. When the 1st New York joined my Brigade at Fair Oaks, its discipline was very poor. The habits of many of its Officers was such as to demoralize to a great degree the entire Regiment. I almost despaired of ever making it a perfectly reliable organisation. I am happy to say that through your exertions many useless Officers have been got rid of, the Regiment is near a model of discipline, perfect good feeling exists among its Officers. The men are happy, contented & efficient to a high degree & I consider the Regiment as one of the best in the service.
           
You are at liberty to use this letter if necessary in defending your position & acts as a Commander.
           
With much regard for your future prosperity
                                                           
I remain
Your Friend & servt
H G Berry
BrigGenlVols
 
[overleaf]
 
December 29. 1862
Camp Pelcher Va.
 
H. G. Berry Brig-Gen'l Vols.
 
Letter addressed to Col.
Pierson 1st Reg'm't N.Y.V. as
to his Reg'm't &c. &c. &c.
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(12996)DL1824.001191Letters1862-12-29

Tags: Discipline, High Morale, Promotions

People - Records: 2

  • (4681) [recipient] ~ Pierson, John Frederick
  • (4682) [writer] ~ Berry, Hiram Gregory

Places - Records: 1

  • (97) [origination] ~ Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia

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Hiram G. Berry to John F. Pierson, 29 December 1862, DL1824.001, Nau Collection