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was at Morton Miss. when in the capacity of ordnance sergrant of Austins Battalion of Sharp Shooters Adams Brigade you will recollect having recommended to Col [?] my book to be similarly copied for the use of ord sergeants which was done by Cap^t Cha^s Semple which will bring you to a recollection of the writer of the above

I am most happy to learn of your announcement to the Department position of Chief of Ordnance of the Army of Tenn"

I remain yours
Most Respectfully

Alfred G. Clarke Lieut
Com^d Provost Guard
Gibsons Brigade
Claytons Division

P. S. Soon after my election as Lieut. Lieut Sayers an officer Adams Brigade informed me that Col Thadowskie promised to recommend me to Col White Selma Arsenal. I suppose the duties of the old gentleman caused him to forget the same.

A. G. Clarke

23 Augst 1864
Lt. A. G. Clark asks to be assigned to duty in some workshops