To RH Milroy From Col Billy Wilson Sept 14 1864

              Head Qr Post Nashville 

             Nahsville Tenn. Sept. 14 1864

 
Special Orders 

No. 71 Extract 


 
In relieving the 135th regiment 
Indiana Volunteer Infantry from further 
duty at this post. The General Commanding 
deems it proper to return his thanks 
Officers & men. Of the regiment and to Comm 
end in Order their Exemplary & soldierly 
Conduct while on duty at this post. 


   Having fulfilled their contract with 
the Government & turned their faces home 
ward it was a disappointment  & trial 
that the exegencies of this service should 
demand their detention after the expi= 
ration of their term of service.  They bore  
the disappointment cheerfully & discharged 
the duties inherent upon them in a manner 
that reflects credit upon the discipline & 
efficiency of the regiment.  Such subordination 
and faithfullnefs in the discharge of duty 
would be creditable to veteran  
troops.         

By Command of 
Brig. Genl. Wm F. Willes 
S Howlund. Capt 
And ADG- 



(note on back) 
Col Billy Wilson a 
Letter from him 
Sept 14/64