Franklin County: George Welsh to Lieut. John
Stewart, February 13, 1863
Summary:
George Welsh requests leave to attend to his unsettled private affairs.
Lieut. John Stewart
February 13th, 1863
Camp near Falmouth VA
Sir
I have the honor respectfully to request leave of absence for the space of ten days to enable me to return to my home in Waynesboro, Franklin County Penna for the following reasons.
On entering the service in July last I left my private business in an unsettled state. It is now important that it receive my attention as longer neglect may result in serious loss to me.
I am sir very respectfully
Your Obt.
Servt.
Geo Welsh
1st Lieut. Comdg. Co. A 126 Regt