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first disgrace which ever fell to my lot since I serviced? the army 1861. I preferred charges against Rife for riding through the garrison drunk & sundry specific actions for speaking in the most disrespectful mannerabout you. Col D, sitting close along side of Rife demanded in a dictatorial manner of me to produce the proof of the charges, although it was there before him. The charges against him were never forwarded. Col D soon after fell out with this man, Rife, & then sent for me, in presence of Col Moore, & wanted me to bring charges against Rife which seemed to me to be so inconsistent that I refused as I deemed it was then his own duty. Since that time, General, in many ways he has made it so unpleasant for myself family, & I therefore now earnestly request of you to have me entered? elsewhere than where Lt Col Davidson is in command. Genl Pope ordered my company away from his command, simply I believe