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Ewell Papers    28 June 1861
39.1               Deas [George], at Richmond,
Ew 3               Va., to Col. B.S. Ewell,
Folder 2          Williamsburg. 28 June
                     Colonel Ewell's promotion to Colonel,
                     32nd Regt., Va. Volunteers. Please report
                     to Richmond Headquarters
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             head-Quarters of the Virginia forces.
                Richmond Va 28 June 1861

Col. B.S. Ewell
32.d Regt Va Vols
WmsBurg
Colonel
       I have the honor to inform you that
you have been promoted to be Colonel of Vols.
Enclosed you will find your commission.
Lieut Col J.B. Cary and Major J.M. Goggin have
been assigned to your regiment, which shall be
designated as the 32d Regt Va Vols. You will
please make a report to these Headquarters of the
number of companies, composing your command
together with their names and captains -

                Respectfully
                   Your obt servant,
                         Geo. Deas
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