Headquarters 6th Corps,
April 20, 1864.
The Honourable E. D. Morgan,
U. S. Senate.
Sir:
Understanding that some objection has been made to the confirmation
of the appointment of Brigadier-General Alexander Shaler of this corps, I take
the liberty of addressing you upon the subject for the purpose of soliciting
your good offices in his behalf. There is not a more gallant soldier in the
Army of the Potomac than General Shaler, and as a brigade commander he has at
all times given perfect satisfaction to his superiors. He has commanded a
brigade for a year past, serving at all times with distinction. In the
successful assault on the heights of Fredericksburg, in May last, and in the
seven battles which occurred on that and the succeeding day, General Shaler
conducted himself with marked gallantry, contributing in no small degree to the
brilliant success achieved on that occasion by the corps with which he is
connected. He has certainly earned the position of Brigadier-General by his
service on the field. His eminent fitness for the place is of itself a good and
sufficient reason for his confirmation. It would be very difficult to replace
him by as good a man. To lose him at this time from the command of his brigade
would be a serious loss to the service. I would consider it a favour if you
would render such assistance as you can consistently in securing the confirmation
of his appointment.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient
servant,
John Sedgwick,
Major-General.
SOURCE: George William Curtis, Correspondence of
John Sedgwick, Major-General, Volume 2, p. 180-1
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