Harper's Ferry, Va.
Dec. 15, 1864.
Dear Captain:
I suppose I have the right to address you by the above title now. Your Commission as Captain came yesterday and you will receive it by same mail as you do this.
Your Friend,
J. H. Graham.
Headquarters, Middle Department,
8th Army Corps.
Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1864.
Special Order No. 171.
Lieut. H. B. Smith, 5th N. Y. Arty. Comdg. Detective Corps 8th Army Corps, and one man as guard will at once proceed to Washington, D. C., in charge of prisoner J. J. Chancellor, on arrival at that point he will report with Chancellor, without delay, to Hon. C. A. Dana, Asst. Secretary of War. Having completed his duties at that place he will at once return with the guard to these headquarters.
Quartermasters will furnish necessary transportation.
By command of Major General Wallace.
Wm. H. Wiegel,
Capt. & Asst. Provost Marshal.