Camp Beulah, Mobile

Sept 17^th 1863

 

Lieut. Gen. Polk:

                        Sir—

                                    I hope your kindness and famed consideration of your Inferiors in the Service will excuse my boldness in forwarding this unofficial document to you and secure at least its perusal.

 

            From the enclosed you see that I graduated at the State University, a Military Institute, in /61; Since then I have been in the Light Artillery Service and for some time have been 1^st Lieut in the Gid Nelson Lt Arty. from this State. On several occasions I have been detailed to drill companies both in Infantry and Lt. Artillery Tactics.

 

            Having once met you casually while a schoolmate of your son W^m at Rev. Mr W^m Stickney's, Marion, Ala, and admired your appearance then as well as your acquired fame as a Military Leader since that time, I have earnestly desired to belong to your Corps.

 

            If directly or by your influence you can obtain for me the position of Inspector or Artillery Officer on a Staff, or other appointment your kindness and good judgment might indicate, you will greatly favor and oblige.

 

Yours with much consideration

L W Duggar

G. N. Artillery

To                                                                               

Lieut. Gen. L. Polk                                                     

Comdg Corps

Army of Tenn.

 

 

Head Quarters Army of Tenn

In the Field

Lafayette Ga

Sept 17^th 1863

 

General

            You will proceed to execute the instructions received from the Comdg Genl. as soon as the road is cleared by the commands of Generals Buckner & Walker.

                                                                       

I am General

Very Respectfully

Yr. Obdt. Servt.

George W^m Brent

A.A.G.

 

Lt. Genl. Polk

            Comdg. Corps

 

 

HdQrs., Army Tenn.,

In the Field,

3 A.M., Sept. 17, 1863.

 

General:

                        The movements of your Corps to-day are suspended. Your wagons will, however, be kept loaded, ready for a move at a moment's warning.

            The General wishes to see you at 8 A.M. to-morrow, punctually.

                                                                                   

I am, General,

Very Respfy,

Your Obdt. Serv't,

Kinloch Falconer,

A.A.Gen

 

Lt. Gen Polk,

            Comd'g. Corps

 

 

Hd Qrs Army of Tenn

In the Field

Lafayette Ga

Sept 17^th 1863

 

General

            The Hd Qrs of the Genl, Comdg., to night, will be near Leet's Mills & Tan Yard.

                                                                       

Very Respectfully,

Yr. Obdt. Servt,

Kinloch Falconer

A.A.G.

 

Lt Genl Polk

            Comdg Corps

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