Hon. Joseph Holt Executive Mansion,
Judge Advocate General. Washington,
My dear Sir March 9. 1863.
Judge Advocate General. Washington,
My dear Sir March 9. 1863.
I understand there is one vacancy of a Judge Advocate, under the 6th. section of the same act under which you hold your appointment. If so, please indorse on this sheet, your opinion as to whether, with reference to the service, the vacancy should now be filled; and also what army the appointee shall be assigned to. Yours truly A. LINCOLN