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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Operations against Newbern in 1864. (search)
and four wounded, whose names will be forwarded as soon as received. I have been delayed in forwarding this report awaiting those of brigade commanders, only one of which, herewith enclosed, has yet reached me. The press and common rumor have been busy casting censure upon my course. If my superiors entertain similar opinions, I request that a court of inquiry becalled to investigate the matter. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. Barton, Brigadier-General. Major C. Pickett, Assistant Adjutant-General. Endorsements. Headquarters Department of Richmond, February 26, 1864. Respectfully forwarded at the request of Brigadier-General Barton. Arnold Elzey, Major-General. Headquarters, 3d March, 1864. I think it due to General Barton that a court of inquiry be granted him. R. E. Lee, General. Respectfully submitted to the adjutant and inspector-general. Samuel W. Melton, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. Organization Office, March 8, 1864.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Expedition to Hardy and Hampshire. (search)
I am, Major, most respectfully, Your obedient servant, Thos. L. Rosser, Brigadier-General. Major H. B. McClellan, A. A. General Stuart's Cavalry Corps. Endorsements. Headquarters cavalry corps A. N. V., April 7th, 1864. Respectfully forwarded. The bold and successful enterprise herein reported furnishes additional proofs of General Rosser's merit as a commander, and adds fresh laurels to that veteran brigade, so signalized for valor already. J. E. B. Stuart, Major-General. Headquarters Army Northern Va., 19th April, 1864. Respectfully forwarded for the information of the War Department. General Rosser acquitted himself with great credit in this expedition. R. E. Lee, General. Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War, by order, Samuel W. Melton, Major & A. A. G. A. & I. G. O., 30th April, 1864. A. G.--Noted General Rosser exhibited both judgment and valor, and accomplished valuable resulsts in this expedition. J. A. S., Sec'y. 4th May, 1864.