R. P. Buckland to Unknown

with John L. Wilson letter 12/24/64

                                Headquarters Post of Memphis,

                                      Memphis, Tenn., Dec 23d......1864.

James H. Barkley private in 11h Ill Infantry has been with me since last January as my private Secretary

        I take pleasure bearing testimoney to his uniform good conduct as a soldier and a gentleman.  I cheerfully recommend him to the favorable consideration of his superior officers and others

                                                                 R P Buckland

                                                                    Brig Gen

R.P. Buckland

Brig. Genl. Comdg Memphis

Memphis Tenn

December 23rd 1864.

(One enclosure). Recommending James H. Buckley Private 11th Ills Vols. to the favorable consideration of his superior officers.