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Simon Hexter and the Confederate Army
A request to allow Simon to travel to Savannah to repair his instrument (click for a larger version).
December 5th, 1863
Capt. Pearce, A. A. Genl.
I respectfully request that musician Hexter be detailed to go to Savannah to have his instrument repaired, which is worthless in its present condition. He has made every attempt possible in Charleston to have it mended, but found no one that could benefit in the least. Until it is fixed, he will be idle. I requested that 4 (four) days be allowed, which will allow 2 (two) days there.
W. W. Alexander
Adjt. 46th Va. Regt.
A request to allow Simon to travel to Savannah to repair his instrument (click for a larger version).
January 4th, 1864
Captain James Pearce
A. A. Gen.
Captain:
It is under peculiar circumstances that I asked the favor of you to grant me a short period of ten days’ leave of absence. Having received a letter from Richmond, related to the sudden departure of my friend in whose possession I placed my property on entering the service of the CS. And his wife, the only one left behind dispose of the house and furniture, who has written me this letter that I may make arrangements, proceed to Richmond and take my property in possession.
If not, she has no other alternative but to take what she can with her to Baltimore and the rest among strangers. May I ask you therefore to grant me the above small favor in order that I may not be left penniless in the hands of strangers? You will perceive, from the short time that I ask the leave of absence for, that two or three days in Richmond will give ample time to rearrange my affairs and at the expiration of my furlough, return to my respective command.
Adj. W. W. Alexander has seen my letter and can certify the above if referred to. By granting this, my petition, you will oblige
your obedient servant
Simon Hexter,
Member 46th Virginia Band