R. B. PEGRAM,
Lt. Com’g, C. S. N.
[From Lieutenant-General Longstreet.]
I take pleasure in certifying to the services of Captain Dawson in the 1st Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
JAMES LONGSTREET,
Lt.-Gen., C. S. A.
[From Lieutenant-General Anderson.]
Charleston, S. C., April 16, 1869.
It affords me pleasure to recommend this application to the favorable consideration of the Committee on Applications, and to say that the services rendered by the applicant eminently entitle him to share the privileges and distinctions of a Survivor.
My acquaintance with Captain Dawson began in the early part of the war; but during a period of about six months, following the battle of the Wilderness, (whilst in command of Longstreet’s Corps,) I had constant opportunities to observe the meritorious conduct and gallant bearing of this officer.
The record given within, between the dates or during the period above mentioned, is correct.
R. H. ANDERSON,
Lt.-Gen’l, C. S. A.