Baltimore Apl. 4^th 1865

 

General,

            I desire respectfully to bring to your attention and to recommend for promotion Sergt. William H. Grape a Veteran Volunteer.

 

            Sergt. Grape has served as a non-commissioned Officer in Company "A" Purnell Legion (Infty) since its formation in Sept. 1861 and was present in every action in which the Regt was engaged, except when a prisoner of War.

 

In Feby. 1864 he re-enlisted as a Vet. Vol. He has been twice in the hands of the enemy. At Catletts Station Va in Aug^t 1862 and at the battle of the Weldon R.Rd. Aug^t. 21, 1864 and has just returned after an imprisonment of six months.

 

            At the Muster out of the Purnell Legion the Veterans were transferred to the 1^st M'd Vet. Vols., to it he will report when exchanged.

 

            As he has served under me during the past three years I speak with perfect confidence of his abilities and know that he has faithfully discharged every duty assigned him

                                                                                               

Very Respectfully

Your Obt. Ser^t.

M. Gibson

late Capt. Co. "A" Purnell Legion

 

Genl. J. S. Berry                                                                     

Adjt. General                                                                                      

St. of Md.                                                                    

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