Elisha S. Rector to George G. Garner, 20 March 1864
Camp Mobile Bay March 20th 1864
 
Col. G. G. Garner
Chief of Staff
                       
Sir I have the honor to apply for permission to appear before one of the Medical Examining Boards established according to Genl Order No "34" App[torn away]
 
Feby 17th 1864 to be retired from Field Service to duty because of deformity of leg & arm caused from a protracted case of fever which renders me entirely unable to perform the duties of a soldier in the field
                                                                                   
Hopeing My Request may meet
your favorable consideration I remain
Respectfully—E. S. Rector
Private Company "I"
 
Hd Qurs 9th Texas Infty
Ectors Brg Mar[torn away]
I Certify on honor that the above is correct the said Private E. S. Rector is [tear]
unable to perform the duties of a Soldier
                                                                                   
R M Board
Comdg Co "I"
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Letter by Private E.S. Rector, 9th Texas Infantry, Company I, Camp Mobile Bay, March 20, 1864, to Colonel George G. Garner, re: requesting discharge from field service due to physical deformity; Condition certified at bottom of page by Captain R.M. Board


Tags: Disability, Discharge/Mustering Out, Duty, Illnesses

People - Records: 2

  • (4083) [writer] ~ Rector, Elisha S.
  • (4084) [recipient] ~ Garner, George Gibson

Places - Records: 1

  • (2545) [origination] ~ Mobile Bay, Alabama

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Elisha S. Rector to George G. Garner, 20 March 1864, DL1679, Nau Collection