| Secessionville James Island |
| January 14th 1864 |
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Brig Genl Jordon |
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A. A. G & Chief of Staff |
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| General, |
| I would respectfully ask leave to make
the following remarks on the Enclosed Communication |
| Private D B Haselton is sought for in
detachment by Prest Ravenel of the N. E. RRoad
{Northeastern RR}, as his services are indispensably required
in that department; He is also sought for by Genl. Supt. H T Peake
of the So Ca RRoad a his services as a Machinist are greatly needed.
I would request that neither be granted. I ??? and brought to Camp
about the 1st Jany inst, Private Haselton, as I considered his
detachment expired under recently published orders. Private Haselton
procured a 12 hour permit to visit the City on the 12th inst, (no
doubt for the purpose of seeking this last detachment) and is now
absent without leave, and liable to punishment when he returns, and
before I can release him from duty with my Co. |
| Private P Gory, applied for by Engr &
Supt Haines of the C&S RRd {Charleston &
Savannah RR}, has been on duty with me for 3 years, and I do
not think that Mr Haines know any thing of his capabilities for the
work; he has just returned from a 7 day furlough, and he sought the
detachment while absent. I would request the he be not detached. |
| Private Jno L. Duport was arrested on
6th inst under same ord and he has made several applications to his
friends with in City to procure him a detachment, I would ask that
his be not granted. Since the 1st inst, I have sent off 13 newly
detached men, and have only 30 privates now for duty. I would
therefore, respectfully & earnestly ask that no more detachments be
made from my Command, as they promote demoralization. |
| Respectfully submitted |
| N B Wazyck Capt |
| Co. E 25th Rgt S. C. O. |
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