Sunday, June 12, 2011

1861 June 11 Richmond [Virginia]

Ex. Department

Col:

I am directed by the Governor to say to you
that some weeks ago you were commissioned Lieut
Col. of Active Volunteers, and uponenquiry at
Genl Lee's Head quarters it was discovered that your
commission had not been forwarded to you, your
address not being known by adjt. genl Garnett.

When your resignation as Col of 12th Reg V[irginia] M[ilitia] was
accepted to allow you to accept the captaincy of a volun
teer company, it was not known or recollected by the
writer that your nomination had been ratified.

I beg leave to suggest thay you report, by
letter at least, to Gen Lee I am very respy
Yr obt Servt
S. Bassett French
ADC to Gov of Va
col C C Cocke
Bremo
Fluvanna [County, Virginia]

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