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—The following explanation of the causes that led to the dismissal of Capt. Hendricks of the 33d from the servict*, Is such a vindication of his conduct as to relieve him at least from the disgrace of the dismissal.This officer who, some time ago, was “dismissed the service,” doserves a word said in his behalf by his brother officres of the 33d Ind. As to the justice of his removal from the service, we will of course leave that to the Court which pronounced the sentence; but the Captain has been in the service of the United States ever since the commencement of the rebellion; first in the 11th Indiana as 2d ser-feant in the three months' service, and for is good conduct and skill as an officer was promoted to the position of Orderly Sergeant of his company. Immediately on the second call of troops by the President he responded by raising a company, was elected its Captain and has served with honor with his company until after the taking of Cumberland Gap by Gen. Morgan, when he tried on two occasions, on account of his feeble health, to resign his commission. Being unable to effect this, he went home, remained until he regained his health, and returned to his command, when he was tried for absence without leave, and dismissed the service. In the loss of Captain Isaac C. Hendricks from tho regiment the men of his company feel that they have lost the roan they prefer above all others to lead them. All the officers cf the regiment, without an exception, have no hesitancy in saying that they have parted from one of tho very best officers in the regiment, a strict disciplinarian, a splendid drill master, a gallant soldier and a perfect gentleman. lie it was whom tho Colonel would trust above almost any other officer of his regiment with the largest body of men in the face of the enemy, and well he proved himself worthy of the Colonel’s confidence and admiration. At the battle of Wild Cat Col. Coburn made honorable mention ofhim. While in arrest the whole regiment, to a man, volunfceored their efforts in any way they could be of service to have him honorably restored to his command.The Captain has our sympathy wherever he goes, and our wish that he may be placed where he can be of service to his country, while it needs such efforts as he is capable and willing to put forth.Edward T. MoCrea, Captain Co. D, 33d Indiana.
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Indianapolis Daily Journal
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Sat, Jan 31, 1863
Page 3
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