Letter from I. B. Gibson to William D. Stuart, 1862

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Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards William T. Cross' certificate of disability.

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English.
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Genl. Hospital

Wm. T Cross, Private Co. E. 56 Reg. Va. Vols. has been in this hospital since 1 Nov 1861 with Secondary Syphilis. He has now Syphilitic Rheumatism & as his turn of enlistment will expire in June, I recommend his discharge from the service.

I. Beu. Gibson

Official business

Sir,

If there is a prospect of obtaining his discharge at once, I would prefer his remaining in the Hospital until it is received here.

Very resp.

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