James A. Collins Resignation

Houston Texas May 4th
1863.

I 1st Lieut James A Collins of Company "K" 8th Texas Cavalry, do hereby tender this my resignation as an officer in the Confederate States Army, to the Secretary of War. Not being able to perform Military Duty in consequence of a gun shot wound in the right arm, causing a compound fracture, secured at the Battle of Murfreesboro Tenn on the 13th July 1862.

James A Collins
1st Lieut Co. K
8th Texas Cavalry

Office of the Board of Examiners
Houston Texas May 2, 1863

We certify that we have carefully examined the within officer and find him unable to perform the duties of his office in consequence of a gun shot wound to the arm. We therefore respectfully recommend that his resignation be accepted.

Jno F. Moodie M.D.
W. P. Riddell
Board of Examiners

Approved:

WP Riddell
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JA Collins Service Record. Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organization From the State of Texas. "8th Cavalry (Terry's Regiment, 1st Rangers, 8th Rangers)." Microfilm Record M323, Roll 49. United States National Archives.