Letter
J. A. Seddon to J. E. BRown, February 28, 1864
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT,
Richmond, Va., February 28, 1864.
Governor J. E. BRown, Milledgeville, Ga.: YOUR EXCELLENCY: On the recommendation of General Lee, and from the disadvantages found to result to the service from the absence of officers who [are] likewise members of the Legislature, it has been concluded not to grant furloughs to attend the sessions. Officers so situated are entitled to resign, and may so elect.
J. A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861. Location: Richmond, Va.. Summary: Secretary of War J. A. Seddon informs Governor J. E. Brown that Confederate officers serving in the legislature will not receive furloughs to attend sessions and may resign instead.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 3
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