Requests that he be relieved from command of the District of Rolla, Mo. Includes note on reverse of Bennett, stating that Guitar cannot be relieved at present. Transcription: August 1st 1864 Col Greene Ast Adjt Genl[Assistant Adjutant General] I left Department Head Quarters ten days since with the understanding that it was the determination of the Commanding General to arraign me on charges growing out of the publication of a card which appeard over my signature in the Mo Republican of the 15th of July. I was exceedingly anxious as I expressed myself, then that immediate action sho
Requests that he be relieved from command of the District of Rolla, Mo. Includes note on reverse of Bennett, stating that Guitar cannot be relieved at present. Transcription: August 1st 1864 Col Greene Ast Adjt Genl[Assistant Adjutant General] I left Department Head Quarters ten days since with the understanding that it was the determination of the Commanding General to arraign me on charges growing out of the publication of a card which appeard over my signature in the Mo Republican of the 15th of July. I was exceedingly anxious as I expressed myself, then that immediate action should be had in the matter, especially so, as it had been my intention for some time to tender my resignation. In Consequence of the unpleasant Circumstances growing out of the card in question, and the fact that one of the ?ǣreasons ? upon which my resignation is predicated is my entire disagreement with much of the policy now being pursued in the military conduct affairs in this state, I find myself in a position of exceeding delicacy and grave embarassment, unwilling to do violence to my convictions of duty, to disobey orders, or to question the wisdom or patriotic motives of the Commanding General, I see but one way of relief open to me. I have the honor therefore most respectfully to request that I be relieved of the command of this District at once, And if it is still the intention of the Commanding General to take Official action touching the card mentioned (which I have no disposition to avoid) I ask that such action be had at the earliest practicable moment. If such action is not intended, I most respectfully ask to be so advised, in order that I may tender without predudice, my immediate and unconditional resignation. Very Respectfully Your Obt Sevt O. Guitar[Odon Guitar] Brig Genl [on reverse] Rolla Mo. Aug 1st 1864 Rolla District H. Qrs. Guitar Brig Gen O. Comdg[Commanding] Requests to be relieved from Command of Rolla Dist. Gives reasons etc. Hd. Qrs. Dept of the Mo
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