Letter from R. Taylor to R. C. Taylor

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Written from Norfolk, Virginia. Letter introduces Thomas A. Stevenson to Major Taylor and recommends him for drillmaster duties.

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English .
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Hd. Qrs. 2d Brigade Vol.
Norfolk, Va. March 27th, 1862

Major R. C. Taylor
Comg. & c Georgia Barracks

Major
I beg to introduce to your acquaintance for assignment to any duty you may think proper Cadet T. Andrew Stevenson of the Virginia M. Institute. He is anxious to render some service to the Confederacy and desires to avail himself of the furlough which has been granted him to assist you in the drilling and organization of the troops under your command.
I am Major,
Very truly & c,
R. Taylor

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