Letter
Quincy A. Gillmore to H. W. Halleckk, September 24, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
In the Field, Morris Island, S. C., September 24, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEckK, General-in-Chief, Washington, D. C.:
My Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your complimentary letter forwarding my appointment of major-general of volunteers.
I am pleased that my services here have been appreciated by my superiors.
A letter is herewith transmitted,* which I desire you to lay before the honorable Secretary of War, with such indorsement as you may deem proper.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Major-General of Volunteers.
Washington, D. C.,
September 26, 1863.
Major-General of Volunteers.
Washington, D. C.,
September 26, 1863.
Major-General GILLMORE,
Morris Island, 8. C.:
Morris Island, 8. C.:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida, Pt. 1. Location: In the Field, Morris Island, S. C.. Summary: Q. A. Gillmore acknowledges his promotion to major-general of volunteers and requests H. W. Halleck to present a letter to the Secretary of War with appropriate endorsement.
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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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