J. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates

Head-Quarters, Dept. Va. And N. Carolina,

In the Field, May 24 1864.

Dr Gov

I send you a recommendatn for Col Atkins you know him well and all I can say is you can get no one promoted more deserving or that will be more to your credit

In haste

Your Friend

J W Schaffer

Shaffer Col J W.

In the field May 24 1864.

Recommending Col S D Atkins for promotion. Gov knows him & will do all can &c.

This enclosed letter from Brigr General Baird recommending Col Atkins in high terms. Endorsed strong recommendation to Sec of War asking promotion for Col A. June 13th 1864

Looms ADC