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Marshall, April 8th 1864
Friend Venables:
I wrote you some days ago at Natchitoches but am not certain whether you were there at that time or not. If so & you received my letter I will say that my destination is somewhere in western Texas as Inspector.
I have constantly represented your ability for a superior position & suggested last night to the General that you were without doubt unemployed that it seemed to me that a man of your usefulness might be better occupied here at the offices where he could become acquainted with you. He replied that I could write you but the remainder I did not understand. I would suggest however, if you are unemployed that you make application & be put on duty (to Gen’l Greer). You will certainly be placed in a now satisfactory position as soon as you become acquainted with this office. Representations go a good distance but personal acquaintance much further.
My health has been bad but I believe is much better. I am now waiting for orders & instructions. It will be some days before I shall get off. Who knows what may occur in that time? May victory push on the banners of the good cause & our brave boys be shielded from the storm.
I am, truly your friend,
R. Greene, Jr.
Capt. R. S. Venables.
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| Transcript | Marshall, April 8th 1864 Friend Venables: I wrote you some days ago at Natchitoches but am not certain whether you were there at that time or not. If so & you received my letter I will say that my destination is somewhere in western Texas as Inspector. I have constantly represented your ability for a superior position & suggested last night to the General that you were without doubt unemployed that it seemed to me that a man of your usefulness might be better occupied here at the offices where he could become acquainted with you. He replied that I could write you but the remainder I did not understand. I would suggest however, if you are unemployed that you make application & be put on duty (to Gen’l Greer). You will certainly be placed in a now satisfactory position as soon as you become acquainted with this office. Representations go a good distance but personal acquaintance much further. My health has been bad but I believe is much better. I am now waiting for orders & instructions. It will be some days before I shall get off. Who knows what may occur in that time? May victory push on the banners of the good cause & our brave boys be shielded from the storm. I am, truly your friend, R. Greene, Jr. Capt. R. S. Venables. |
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