Greene, George S. (1801-1899) to Edwin D. Morgan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01597 Author/Creator: Greene, George S. (1801-1899) Place Written: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Morgan, the New York Governor, about the loss of all but one field-grade officer in Greene's brigade. Mentions the death of Colonel Goodrich. Recommends Richard Edely, the current chaplin, be appointed colonel of the 60th Regiment of New York Volunteers.
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Head Quarters 3d Brigade
2nd Division 12th Army Corps
Harper's Ferry Nov 2. 1862
His Excellency
E. D. Morgan
Gov. of N. York.
Your Excellency,
The death of Col. Goodrich by the hands of the insurgents, while gallantly leading my Brigade into action at the Battle of Antietam; and the ill health of Lt. Col. Brundage which, I understand, will preclude his continuance in the service, leaves the regiment with but one field officer.
I beg leave to recommend for the colonel of the 60th Regt N. Y. Vols. Richard Eddy, who has
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been Chaplin of the Regiment from its organization. Mr Eddy is well known to me since I have been connected with the 60th Regt. By his education, intelligence, industry and devotion to the service I believe he will fully justify the confidence I ask you to repose in him.
After my return to duty from a short sick leave I regret to find that the 60th Regt has been transferred from my command.
I have in my Brigade now the 78, 102, 137 & 149. N.Y. vols & 2 Regts from Pensylvania.
Most [respectably]
your Obedient Servant
Geo Greene
Brig. Gen. [USA]
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