W.W. Barrett to [no addressee]

(Copy)

Head Quarters 44 Ill. Infty

Camp Schaefer near Murfreesboro Tenn.

March 29 / 63

I certify on honor that Capt. James H. Barrett formerly of Co. H. 44th Ill. Infty since dismissed the service, was dismissed upon false representations made by Charles Knobelsdorff formerly Colonel of said Regment; that said Knobelsdorff has since been dismissed the service of the U.S.: that said James H Barrett while in service was an able & efficient officer and faithful in the discharge of his duties.

(Signed) W.W. Barrett

Col. 44th Ill. Infty

I heartily endorse the above

John Russell

Lieut Col. 44 Regt Ills Infty

Luther M Sabin

Maj. 44” Ills. Infty.