Lewisburg July 23 1862

Col. Eli Slifer,

Dear Sir,

Is there any authority needed to recruit a company — If so please send by the return of first mail the proper authority. We have commenced recruiting but if there is any authority needed we would very much like to have it immediately. We wish to do well in old Union. Please answer immediately and oblige

Yours truly

D. B. Miller

The officers of the company are to be Captain Charles R. Evens[Evans]

1. Lieutenant D. B. Miller

2. " A. G. Tucker