The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 4, Volume 3. Page: 45
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CONFEDERATE AUTHORITIES.
that his reports would be compared with those of the officers preced-
ing and succeeding him, whereby inaccuracies or favoritism would be
exposed.
In all cases where abuses were observed, requiring immediate cor-
rections, special reports could be made, to be submitted for the action
of the War Department. A manual prescribing the general duties of
such officers can readily be drawn off, questions arising under special
cases to be submitted for decision by the departments. The rank of
these officers should not be less than that of colonel, as such is the
grade held in some of the corps already, and it is necessary in inspect-
ing tried and veteran troops, which would be required in passing over
most of the districts, that the inspector should have that character
and rank which would secure attention and deference to his wishes
and respect for his office. Through their means the Government could
keep itself advised of the condition of all of its forces; the capabili-
ties of the different officers, both of those holding high commands
and of those of lower grades giving promise of future ability, from
whom to select for promotion; the relative efficiency of different
organizations; the confidence of the troops in their commanders; the
general spirit among the troops, and the military and political aspect
discovered in different districts, with the resources in the way of sup-
plies to be obtained from each.
I submit the foregoing views as suggestive, not doubting, general,
that your own great experience and knowledge will determine upon
some plan which may lead to the results desired.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. H. CHILTON,
Asst. Adjt. and Insp. Gen., Army of Northern Virginia.
[JANUARY 25, 1864.-For Lee to Seddon, in relation to the effect of
authorizing individuals to raise companies of artillery and cavalry,
see Series I, Vol. XXXIII, p. 1120.]
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
- Tallahassee, January 26, 1864.
Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.:
SIR: Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Capt. D. W.
Gwynn, of the Fifth Florida Battalion.
In your letter of the 29th of October, 1863, in reply to one from me
of the 22d, you promised that " orders will also be given relative to the
supply of arms for the service in Florida." Previously upon applica-
tion by me for 3,000 stand of arms, 2,000 Austrian rifles were sent to
Columbus, but they were without wipers and were comparatively
useless. These rifles were at Columbus subject to the order of the
general commanding the district, but I do not know how they were
generally disposed of. We have much reason to apprehend raids
from the enemy, and it is very important that the troops on whose
service the State is dependent for defense should be armed and pre-
pared to make it. I request therefore respectfully that the applica-
tion for arms by Major Scott, who commands the Fifth Florida Bat-
talion, may be promptly granted. I would also respectfully invite45
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