_Lt.-Gen., C. S. A._
[_From Lieutenant-General Anderson._]
CHARLESTON, S. C., April 16, 1869.
It affords me pleasure to recommend this application to the
favorable consideration of the Committee on Applications, and to
say that the services rendered by the applicant eminently entitle
him to share the privileges and distinctions of a Survivor.
My acquaintance with Captain Dawson began in the early part of
the war; but during a period of about six months, following the
battle of the Wilderness, (whilst in command of Longstreet’s
Corps,) I had constant opportunities to observe the meritorious
conduct and gallant bearing of this officer.
The record given within, between the dates or during the period
above mentioned, is correct.