Franklin County: Bob Taggart to Captain John Taggart, September 9, 1861
Summary
Taggart answers his brother's question about the transfer policies for non- commissioned officers.
Captain John Taggart, 9th Penn. Reserve Infantry
Monday Morning Sept. 9th 1861
Dear John,
Your [unclear: letter] of the 3d containing a paper of came to hand Saturday evening bearing an envelope "Not sent forwarded" which accounts for its delay.
I would write you a letter in answer, but we have everything packed up to go out to "Big Falls" on a seven days picket excursion. As I may not have an opportunity of writing until my return you must not be uneasy if you do not hear from me.
In relation to transfer A "Non Commissioned officer or soldier" may be transferred from one Regiment to the other by Authority of the Commanding General. Or a like transfer may be made from one Company to another in the same Regiment by the Colonel subject to approval of the Com Gen.
In a hurry Your Brother
Bob