Copy Certificates in fav. of Lieut. Elmsly
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Head Qrs. Northern Dist. D.S.
Charleston, S.C., March 17th, 1865.
I fully recommend Lieutenant Elmsly for a position in Q.M. Dept as A.Q.M.
(Signed) Leonard B Perry,
Lt. & A.A.A.G.
Aiken Row,
Charleston, S.C., March 17/65.
From the statements of my friends, in the neighbourhood where Lieutenant Elmsly has been on duty, I cheerfully accord with them that his Deportment has been courteous, kind and very gentlemanly; and He has my best wishes for his future success.
(Signed) William Aiken
Ex-Governor State of South Carolina.