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sisters to Baltimore, and while there they presented him with a gold hunting case watch, inscribed thus:
Shortly after Mr. Veil had accompanied the Misses Reynolds to Gettysburg, he was ordered by Gen. Meade to report forthwith to Secretary Stanton, and upon presenting himself to that distinguished patriot and statesman he was invited into his private office. Stanton said to him that President Lincoln had directed his promotion, showing him a scrap of an envelope upon which was written: “Give Private Veil a commission. “A. Lincoln.”
Secretary Stanton inquired what Mr. Veil would like to have. Such an inquiry from so great a man as Stanton caused Private Veil some embarrassment, but he finally said: “Well, I always did like horses.” Stanton replied: “Oh, then, you would like to be in the cavalry.” and directed one of his assistants to examine the records and see if there were any vacancies in that portion of the army. Mr. Veil was commissioned then and there second lieutenant in the First Cavalry. His commission bears date of April 7, 1864, when he joined his regiment at Culpeper Court House.It appears that Miss Reynolds had interceded with the President on Mr. Veil's behalf, without any knowledge on his part, as the following paper is on file in the adjutant-general's office: Executive Mansion
My Dear Sir: Please see this lady, who is the sister of our gallant and brave friend, Gen. Reynolds, who fell at Gettysburg. Please oblige her if you can. Yours truly,
Washington, Dec. 23, 1863. A. Lincoln
Hon. Secretary of War.Note.---She applies that Charles H. Veil, Ninth Pennsylvania Reserves, orderly to Gen. Reynolds, may be appointed second lieutenant in a regular regiment. The indorsement was made by Secretary Stanton. |
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