Letter from General E. J. Harrie to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark; November 28, 1863

Hd. Qrs. Meridian Miss. Nov 28^th_" 1863.

Governor:

I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter from Capt. R. E. Wilbourn, asking to have his young brother, now in M^c_"Quirck's Regt. 3^rd_" Miss. Cavalry detailed to report to him in the Signal Corps of Genl. R. E. Lee's Army. It appears that he is a mere youth of 17 years of age, and therefore, when transferreed to Confed, Service, cannot be legally held to service_ As this Regt. however, has never been legally transferred to Confed. Service. General Johnston has no jurisdiction in the matter. I therefore report the case to your Excellency, with the earnest request, that you will comply with Capt. Wilbourn's wishes, and authorize the transfer asked for. If necessary may I ask that you grant him a discharge.

With Great Respect, Your Obdt. Servt.

E. J. Hanie Col. & Inspec. Genl. Genl. Johnston's Staff.

His Excellency, Governor Clark, of Miss. Columbus, Miss.

Hd Qr State of MissiColumbus Dec 1 1863

Discharge gran-ted Private R J Milbourne, Co [?] 3rd RegT Miss Cavalry to allow him to enter the signal Corps CS Army—

By order of The Governor

W H McCardle Acting A & I Genl