Letter from John Echols to Jefferson Davis, 1862

Creator:

Echols, John, 1823-1896

Scope and content:

Written from Lynchburg, Virginia. This is a letter of recommendation written on Joseph H. Carpenter's behalf.

Language:

English

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Lynchburg May 23d 1862

Sir,

It affords me pleasure to bear testimony to the soldierly qualities of Capt. Carpenter, He has received a through Military Education, having graduated at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the service of the Confederacy at the commencement of the present war, and has ever since been in the faithful and efficient discharge of his duties. For much of the time that I was in command of the 27th Va. Vols. Capt. Carpenter commanded one of the companies of that Regiment and I therefore had the best opportunity of judging of his qualifications. He is prompt, active and faithful in the discharge of every duty, a good disciplinarian and has always displayed great gallantry on the field. As a consequence of his ability to control men and his skill as a Tactician his company was one of the very best and most efficient which I have known in the service. I sincerely trust that he may receive the appointment which he seeks, feeling assured that he will make a most valuable officer to the country.

Subjects:

Correspondence
Letters of recommendation

Names:

Carpenter, Joseph H. (Joseph Hannah), 1834-1863
Echols, John, 1823-1896

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