"There are two modes of recognizing distinguished service—one by promotion,
the other by announcement in orders. See recommendation for the
private and note for the brigadier, whom I regard worthy of promotion
when it can be consistently done.
Jeff. Davis, 7th Nov., 1864."
"Adj. Gen.: Note the President's endorsement and if opportunity of promotion
occurs submit. 9th. Nov., 1864.
"(Signed) J. A. Sedden,
"Secty. at War."
"Official.
"A. & I. G. Office.
"Dec. 9, 1864,
"(Signed) H. L. Clay,
"A. A. G."
