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American Civil War
Sixth Regiment Infantry
Fort Monroe, January 28, 1864.
Colonel Thomas 8. Clark, Commanding 6th Michigan Volunteers:
Colonel, —In reply to your favor of the 24th inst., the commanding general directs me to inform you that he has forwarded it to the Secretary of War, with the following indorsement:
" Respectfully forwarded to the Honorable Secretary of War with the request that if the 6th Michigan volunteers is to be relieved it may be assigned to my command, as I have the highest respect for officers and men who have displayed distinguished gallantly and efficiency.
B. F. BUTLER, "Major General Commanding. " I have the honor to be, Colonel, your obedient servant,
Michigan Civil War
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