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The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1863., [Electronic resource], A card from Gen. Hindman. (search)
Gen. Bragg, of November 15. it is not deemed necessary to the honor of Gen. Hindman, or to the interest of the public service, that the inquiry asked for should be instituted." I enclose you a special order directing you to report for duty to Gen. Bragg. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, S. Cooper, A. and I. G. To Maj. Gen. T. C. Hindman. etc., etc. Headq'rs Department Tennessee, Mission Bridge, Nov. 15, 1863. Mr. President: After your action in the case of Lt. Gen. Polk, which to me has been entirely satisfactory, I feel it a duty, as it is a pleasure, to request similar action on your part toward Major- General Hindman. This officer, as will appear from the official reports, was conspicuously distinguished at Chickamauga for gallantry and good conduct. And nothing but the necessity for uniform discipline prevented my overlooking the previous affair for which he was suspended. From what I have heard unofficially, the General may prefer not to ser