1862 June 23 Head Quaters 3d Brigade 3d Division

                   Hd Qrs 3d Brigade 3d Divn
                          June 23d 1862
R.G.H.Kean Esq
                Chief of Bureau of War
Dear Sir,
                     I learn that Capt. Withers
A.A. Genl denies that my application
for the appointment of my personal
staff has been handed in--Fortunately
I can prove by Capt Wood temporarily
acting as my A.A.Genl. that he handed
it to Capt. Withers in person--If
that officer has mislaid it, as seems
probable, then it matters not whether
it was ever filed or not--As it
will greatly embarrass me, if Capt
Payne is not here on 1st of July as
Qr. Master--I beg you to forward
the business for me, as rapidly as jus=
tice to others will permit & trust to
your friendship to prevent unneces-
sary delays--I asked for
Lt. D. P. Halsey, as A.A. Genl. --Lieut.
Maruice H. Garland as aid

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Capt W. M. Payne Qr. Master--
   Alexander B. Garland Commissary--
                                 Very truly,
                                      S. Garland Jr
                                        Brig. Genl

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R.G. Kean Esq
        Chief of Bureau &c
                  Richmond

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