The advance of the Gunboats up the river to New Berne, N. Carolina. Passing the Barricade
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Resignation Letter of Cadet. J. A. Alexander
- 2/27/1861
Transcript
West Point, NY February 27, 1861
Sir,
I have the honor to tender the resignation of my appointment as Cadet in the service of the United States.
I have the honor to tender the resignation of my appointment as Cadet in the service of the United States.
I am, Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Joseph A. Alexander
Your Obedient Servant
Joseph A. Alexander
Hon: Joseph Holt
Secretary of War
This primary source comes from the Records of the Adjutant General's Office.
National Archives Identifier: 3863639
Full Citation: Resignation Letter of Cadet. J. A. Alexander; 2/27/1861; Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, Record Group 94. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/resignation-letter-of-cadet-j-a-alexander/, April 3, 2026]
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