(Signed)
James H. Wilson,
Major General of Volunteers.
Headquarters, District of Matanzas,
Matanzas, Cuba, March 13, 1899.
To the Adjutant General, U. S. Army,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to recommend for appointment as Brigadier General of Volunteers, Colonel William A. Pew, of the Eighth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Colonel Pew has been under my command since last June and has proved his capacity in many ways. He has been at times during this interval, in command of a brigade, and also of the Third Division, First Army Corps. He has one of the best regiments in the service in all respects, due largely to his intelligence and faithful service. I consider him fully qualified to discharge the duties of Brigadier General.
Very respectfully,