Regarding a letter written by Captain Elliott concerning his future command at the laboratory and his desire that men presently under his command be stationed with him.
Encloses a return of clothing wanted for a regiment of infantry, according to General Hamilton's request. Asks that the articles be forwarded before the winter sets in. States that he can handle the coats, vests, and blankets.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
"...I am induced to think that the recruiting service for the Sixth and Seventh Regiments will be promoted by leaving them to take their winter quarters within their respective states. I submit this observation. It is not for me to judge as to these troops whether there are reasons for adhering to the primitive plan which outweigh the consideration just mentioned."
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Hamilton contends that the 5th, 6th, and 7th Regiments should remain in their respective states for the winter rather than removing to Augusta. This disposition would be particularly beneficial to the recruiting service.
