Letter
H. W. Halleck, November 20, 1863
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, November 20, 1863.
GENERAL:
No action has been taken on your application in regard to the transfer of the troops from North Carolina to your corps, for the
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reason that it has been in contemplation to make certain changes in departments and corps. The matter, however, will soon be attended to, if such changes are not made. ‘
I have earnestly recommended that all batteries of artillery be placed on the same footing. The present law does not permit the extra pay asked for by Batteries B, D, and M, First Artillery.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
5 H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.
CONFIDENTIAL. Hpqgrs. DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
General-in-Chief.
CONFIDENTIAL. Hpqgrs. DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Washington. Summary: H. W. Halleck informs a general that troop transfer requests from North Carolina are pending due to planned departmental changes and advocates equal pay for all artillery batteries despite legal limitations.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 28, Part 1
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