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Regiment: 5th Michigan Cavalry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures: Hugh J. Kilpatrick
Camp of 5th Mich Cavalry
April 22nd 1864
Colonel
I have the honor to ask for a leave
of absence for fifteen days for the following
reasons –
I have been with my regiment from its
organization nearly twenty months and
have never been absent a day –
I was in command of my Company
on the recent raid to Richmond under Gen’l
Kilpatrick, and officers who remained in
Camp, were granted leaves in my place and
order, and I was thus prevented from visiting
my home –
Immediately after my return from
Richmond I was ordered on picket at Grove
Church and was absent fifteen days, and
other officers were granted leaves, again depriving
me of my right to a leave
I have a mother who is suffering from
severe illness, and am informed, that she will
probably never recover. She is dependent upon
me for support, and I am very desirous of seeing
her while I may be able to do so.
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Geo Drake Capt.
5 Mich. Cavalry
Comd’g “H.” Co.
To Lieut. Col. C. Kingsbury
Ap’t Adj’t Gen’l Cav. Corps
