General Alfred H. Terry - Fort Fisher and Indian War Fame

Item DOC-6582

Description

Original Civil War document - all written in the hand (ALS) of Brigadier General Alfred H. Terry. Document is war dated and written in period ink.

Headquarters 2nd Brigade, 10th Army Corps
Hilton Head, SC
October 13, 1862

Colonel,

I have been notified by the colonel commanding the 3rd Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers that 2nd Lieutenant Henry A. Marsh of that regiment has this day reported for duty, having overstayed his leave of absence. He was granted leave of absence for 20 days by Special Orders No 247, dated Headquarters, Department of the South, Hilton Head, S.C., August 5, 1862, and has overstayed his leave 48 days.

I have the honor to be
Colonel
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Alfred H. Terry
Brigadier General Commanding 2nd Brigade

Lieutenant Colonel William P. Prentice
Assistant Adjutant General, Department of the South