We insert a boda-fide copy of a paper in our possession, (we have many such papers,) that proves our assertion, concerning the "Red-tape" business. Beyond the above, the document has no significance here.
Camp near Auburn, Va.
October 29., 1863.Captain:—
I have the honor to request, that the Charges preferred by me against Privates H. H. Jones and H. W. C. Elden, members of Co. K, 1st Reg't, (Inf't) P. R. V. C., and now on file at Head-quarters Division Penn'a Reserves, be withdrawn. These men have been (for the last 20 days) doing duty with their company. Their conduct has always, previous to this offence, been such as becomes good soldiers.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obed't Serv't.
H. N. Minnigh.
To Capt. Auchmuty.Capt. 1st P. R. V. C.
A. Adj't Gen'l. 3 Div. 5th Corps.Com'd'g Co, K.
On the back of this neatly folded paper, are recorded the following endorsements, in the order given.
Camp near Auburn, Va.
October 29th, 1863.A request that the charges against Private Jones and Elden of 1st Inft. P. R. V. C. be withdrawn.
Hd-Qrs, 1st Reg't
Oct. 29th 1863.Approved and respectfully forwarded,
W. W. Stewart.
Lt-col, Comd'g.
Hd-qrs, 1st Brig, Pa. Res.
3d Div. 5th corps.
Oct. 31, 1863.Respectfully forwarded with the request that the charges against these men be withdrawn—a sufficient punishment can be had by trial before Regt'l commander.
Wm. Cooper Talley.
Col. comd'g Brig.
Head Quarters Div.
Nov. 2, 1863.Respectfully returned—The charges against Private Elden will be withdrawn. Private Jones will be tried for the charges preferred.
By command of
Brig. Gen'l Crawford.
Comd'g Div.J. S. Marquis.
A. A. A. G.