Memorandum and Endorsement
Concerning James B. Rodgers1Jump to section
December 14, 1863
It is sought in this case that, Lieut. Rodgers, having offered his resignation, because of physical disability, the sentence of reprimand, be revoked.
The Recommendation of Gen. Geary is approved. A. LINCOLN
Dec. 14. 1863.
Annotation
[1] AE and ES, DNA WR RG 153, Judge Advocate General, MM 858. Lincoln's undated memorandum is written on a medical certificate that Rodgers is sick and unfit for duty. The endorsement, in Hay's hand but signed by Lincoln, is written at bottom of the record. Lieutenant James B. Rodgers of the One Hundred Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers was cashiered for being absent without leave. General Geary recommended commutation to forfeiture of pay for period of absence. Rodgers was discharged April 9, 1864.