The within recommendation of Capt. H. C. Weir, A. A. G., of this Division, is fully concurred in. I have known Private Meyer, 2nd N. Y. Cavalry, for nearly two years and can attest his faithfulness as a soldier, his moral, mental, and physical qualifications for the position of Commissioned Officer.
D. McM. Gregg,
Brig. Gen. Vols.,
Com'g, 2nd Div.,
Cavalry Corps.
Headquarters 2nd Division Cavalry Corps,
September 9th, 1863.
Lieut. E. B. Parsons,
A. A. A. G. Cav'y Corps.
Lieut.: I have the honor to request the suspension of the order from the Major Gen'l Commanding directing me to return Private H. C. Meyer, 2nd New York Cav'y, to his Regiment. Private Meyer has been serving for a year as clerk at the Hdqrs. of the 2nd Division, the former 3d Division, and Bayard's Brigade. He is well instructed in his duties, and is familiar with all the records of the Adjutant-General's office of this Division. Capt. H. C. Weir, A. A. G., of this Division, is now absent sick, and at this time the services of Private Meyer are invaluable. I respectfully request, therefore, that I may for the present be permitted to retain Private Meyer. Private W. H. Bubier, 2nd N. Y. Cavalry, was taken prisoner at the battle of Brandy Station, and has not returned to these Hdqrs.
I am, very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
D. McM. Gregg,
Brig.-Gen'l Vols.,
Comdg 2nd Divsn., C. C.
(Official copy)
H. C. Weir,
Capt. A. A. G.
Head Quarters 3rd Division,
Cavalry Corps,
Octr. 5th, 1863.