7th Maryland Infantry

Item DOC-9909

Description

Original Civil War Document of an officer's resignation.

Camp of the 7th Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry
Bealton Station, VA
July 29, 1863

Sir

I have the honor to tender my herewith my resignation as lieutenant and quartermaster of 7th Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry, feeling my incapacity to discharge its duties with satisfaction. I would therefore most respectfully ask an early acceptance of my resignation and an honorable discharge from the military service of the United States.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant

Thomas S. Nesbitt
Lieutenant & Quartermaster
7th Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry

To
Charles E. Pease
Captain & Assistant Adjutant General
Army of the Potomac


Document is endorsed by Colonel Edward Mobley, of the 7th Maryland. Mobley was wounded twice: Bethesda Church and Weldon Railroad.