H^d Qrs Bowens Brig

Apr 17^th 1862

 

To Com'd'g officer, Watson Battery,

If you do not intend to comply with the enclosed order, make it known in writing & oblige

                                                                                                           

D S Donelson

AAAG

 

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Watson Battery Apr. 17^th

            Your order referred to was attended to immediately upon the receipt thereof—I acknowledge no right you may claim to possess of censuring me at your pleasure and unless you determine to address me in far different language you must cease all intercourse with me.

                                                                                               

I am Sir Very Respectfully

Yours &c.

A A Bursley Lieut. Comdg.

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