New York, November 19, 1891.
To the Adjutant-General of the Army,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: At the solicitation of friends I desire to place on record the fact, not heretofore officially reported, that I received a wound from a sabre at the battle of Brandy Station on the 9th of June, 1863.
I was then a private in the 2nd N. Y. Cavalry, detailed as clerk in the Adjutant-General's Department of the 2nd Division Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac.
That this circumstance was not reported at the time was due to the fact that I personally made out the list of casualties occurring in the Division on the evening following the battle. My wound was not a severe one, though painful.
When it was suggested that I include my name, I declined to do so on the ground that its publication in the papers would needlessly alarm my parents, and consequently withheld it.
I was subsequently severely wounded at Petersburg and mustered out in consequence, which is a matter of record.
In making this request to have this circumstance go on record, I disclaim any permanent injury or any desire or intention of claiming any pension because of that wound.
This statement is corroborated herewith by General D. McM. Gregg, commanding the Division, and H. C. Weir, Capt. and Asst. Adjutant-General at the time.
Respectfully,
Henry C. Meyer.
Late Capt. and Bvt. Major,
24th New York Cavalry.