106th New York Infantry - Captured at Cold Harbor

Item DOC-5550

Description

Original Civil War document, war dated:

Camp near Brandy Station, VA

December 21st 1863

Colonel,

I have the honor to request a leave of absence for twenty days for the purpose of visiting Montreal, Canada East on important private business.

Very Respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,

A. A. McDonald
Major, 106th Regiment
New York Volunteers

LtCol O. H. Harp
A. A. General
3rd Army Corps

Note: Document has archival tape along seam on the reverse.