91st PA--official regimental letters

Regimental letter, 18 June 1863


[source: regimental letters book]

Head Quarters 91st Reg. Pa. Vols.
Camp near Gum Springs June 18th 1863
Captain A. S. Marvin
Asst. Adjt. Genl.
Captain

I have the honor to request that the following named Enlisted men be discharged to enable them to be mustered in as Commissioned Officers. They having received their commissions from the Governor of Pennsylvania March 26th 1863.

WM H Carpenter Sergt Co. "D" 91st Reg. P.V.

[This seems to be the William H Carpenter whom Bates lists initially as a first lieutenant in Co. K, and later as Captain of Co. D.]

Joseph T. Jones " " "H" " " " "

Theodore A. Snyder " " H " " " "

[This seems to be the Theo A Snyder whom Bates lists initially as a first lieutenant in Co. K

The above named men where [sic] last mustered on the 10th of May to include the 30th of April /63 as Enlisted men.

Wm H. Carpenter and Theodore A. Snyder have both been acting since March 26th /63. Joseph T. Jones has not acted since his appointment. The following is the strength of the Regiment.

Field Officer three (3)
Regt Staff Officers " (3)
Line Officers Nineteen (19)
Enlisted Men Four hundred & seventy two (472)

I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Jos. H. Sinex
Lieut Col. Commdg

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