Part 21 (1/2)

The following tenders of promotion were declined:

Headquarters 8th N. Y. Arty.

before Petersburg, Va., Nov. 22, 1864.

Friend Smith.

How are you old boy and how have you enjoyed yourself since I last saw you? I am well, and full of fight as ever. We have done some fighting since we came into the field, and would like to have you with us.

There is a Captain's commission waiting for you if you will accept it. If you will send answer to me immediately, I will get it for you.

The officers of the Regiment would like to have you come. The Regiment is commanded by Major Baker, our Colonel (Willett) Commands the 1st Brigade, 2nd Div. 2nd Corps.

We have some good times and some d----d hard times, but I think it will pay.

I hope you will join us as Captain.

Good Bye, J. W. HOLMES, Major 8th N. Y. H. Arty.

2nd Brig. 2nd Div. 2nd Corps.

Harper's Ferry, Va.

Dec. 15, 1864.

Dear Captain:

I suppose I have the right to address you by the above t.i.tle now. Your Commission as Captain came yesterday and you will receive it by same mail as you do this.

Your Friend, J. H. GRAHAM.

Headquarters, Middle Department, 8th Army Corps.

Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1864.

Special Order No. 171.

Lieut. H. B. Smith, 5th N. Y. Arty. Comdg. Detective Corps 8th Army Corps, and one man as guard will at once proceed to Was.h.i.+ngton, D. C., in charge of prisoner J. J. Chancellor, on arrival at that point he will report with Chancellor, without delay, to Hon. C. A. Dana, a.s.st. Secretary of War. Having completed his duties at that place he will at once return with the guard to these headquarters.

Quartermasters will furnish necessary transportation.

By command of Major General Wallace.

WM. H. WIEGEL, Capt. & a.s.st. Provost Marshal.