Burton N. Harrison to Private Secretary, May 20, 1864

Richmond, Va., May 20, 1864.

Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR:

Sir: I have the honor, by direction of the President, to forward for your attention and the proper action the following copy of a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 5th instant:

Resolved, That the President be, and he is hereby, requested to communicate to this House, if not incompatible with the public interest, whether the cavalry and artillery portion of the Holcombe Legion of South Carolina Volunteers are now serving together or separate. Ifseparate, how long they have been separated, and for what reasons they were separated, and whether there exist any commands in the Confederate Army now doing duty under legionary reorganization.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Private Secretary.
{First indorsement. ]
May 20, 1864.
To Adjutant-General for prompt attention and response.
A. 8.
[Second indorsement. ]
ORGANIZATION OFFICE, May 28, 1864.