Head Quarters 2^d Mass Infy

Atlanta Ga—              

Oct 11 – 1864

 

To Whom it may concern

                        Sergt. Dexter Butterfield Co A 2^d Mass Infty. being about to leave the service, by reason of expiration of his three (3) years term of enlistment—I desire, without being asked by him, to testify to his uniform good conduct since he has been a member of this regt. He has been a faithful reliable, intelligent & conscientious non commissioned officer—a prompt & particularly cool & courageous soldier in action—

 

If he intends to remain in civil life his services in the Army entitle him to very high considerations and he is worthy of & fit for the responsibilities & emoluments of a good position. If he should return to military life, certainly his experience entitles him to a higher position than the one he now holds.

                                                                                   

W^m Cogwell

 Col 2^d Mass Infy—

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