3rd New Jersey Cavalry - Chaplain's Resignation

Item LTR-364

Description

1 page original Civil War soldier's letter written in period ink and war dated.

Headquarters, 3rd New Jersey Cavalry
Camp near Winchester, VA

January 7th 1865

Colonel Kingsbury
A.A. G.

I have the honor to present my resignation as Chaplain of the Third New Jersey Cavalry.

My reason are:

The necessities of my family.
The claims of a feeble church over which I am Pastor.
The belief that a suitable successor can be obtained at once. To be commissioned as Chaplain in my stead on my return to New Jersey.

Very Truly.

Your Obedient Servant,

John h. Frazee
Chaplain, 3rd New Jersey Cavalry