Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) to Governor John Milton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01430.01 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 9 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Writes as President of the Confederate States to the Governor of Florida about enforcing the Conscript Act in the state and encloses a copy of the instructions (not present). Addresses the issue of physically unfit men reporting for duty and directs that it is the duty of the mustering and inspecting officers to refuse them. Written to Milton in Tallahassee, Florida.
TRANSCRIPT GLC 01430.01
Jefferson Davis. Letter signed: to John Milton, Richmond, 9 Oct. 1862. 2 pp.
9 Oct. 1862
Richmond, VA
To His Excellency
John Milton
Tallahassee, Florida
Sir:
Your letter of the 23rd ult., in reference to the manner of enforcement of the Conscript Act in the State of Florida has be received.
I referred your remarks to the Secretary of War, who reports that the instructions issued to the enrolling officers permit persons subject to enrolment [sic] to volunteer in companies which were in service on the 16th of April last, as prescribed by the Conscript Act. A printed copy of the instructions is herewith enclosed.
Your description of the appearance of the men assembled at the camps of instruction surprises me, as, in cases where the enrolling officers return for conscription persons physically disqualified for military service it becomes of course the duty of the mustering and inspecting officers to refuse to receive them.
I am much gratified that you find General ? zealous and active, and trust that he may continue to deserve your praise.
With the best wishes for your self personally and for success in our efforts against the common enemy, I am,
Very respectfully,
Jefferson Davis
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