Note 32 — Chapter XX
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"Headquarters 1st Brig. 1st Div. Cavalry Corps, June 3, 1864.
To His Excellency Governor Blair,
I most cheerfully and earnestly recommend that the foregoing petition may be granted. Major Kidd has commanded his regiment for several months. He has distinguished himself in nearly all of the late severe engagements of the corps. Michigan cannot boast of a more gallant or efficient officer than Major Kidd, and I am confident that his appointment as colonel of the 6th would not only produce entire satisfaction in his regiment, but would serve to increase the already high but well earned fame of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade."
"Very respectfully, etc., G.A. CUSTER, Brig. Gen'l Comdg."