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| S. G. Aldrich |
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Capt & A. A. G.
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Captain,
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I have been for some time past assigned to duty, by Maj
General Magruder, as Master Machinist on the BBB&C Railway {Buffalo
Bayou, Brazos & Colorado RR}. Believing that my services
are of more value to the Govt and the army in my present position,
than they would be if I joined my command, I hereby respectfully
tender the resignation of ,my commission as 1st Lieut of Co B, 2d
Texas Infantry.
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Very respectfully
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Your obt servant
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Daniel C. Smith
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{on back of document}
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I respectfully certify that Lt D C Smith is a practical & finished
mechanic and that his services are indispensable to our road and that
I cannot supply his place.
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May 18/64 A. C. Milligan
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Supt BBB&C RW
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Hd. Qrs. Dept of Texas
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Houston May 19th 1864
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Approved & respectfully forwarded. This Lieut is a mechanic &
has been for some time on detached service. He desires to resign in
order that his place as an officer may be filled from the ranks, since
the duties can be performed by him as readily as a detailed man, as an
officer.
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J B Magruder
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Maj Genl Comd'g
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