American Civil War Game Club (ACWGC)

Gentlemen of the ACWGC:

I wish to bring to your attention the recent achievement of Captain Ephraim Burton, 4th Cavalry Brigade, 3(2Cav) Division, XVI Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Captain Burton (a Nom du Guerre for Yvelin Maxime) will graduate this week from St. Cyr, the storied French Military Academy. Upon graduation, Captain Burton will transition to the French Artillery School for a year before seeing service with the French Army.

I will add to these laurels that despite the rigorous course of instruction he has undertaken these past months, Captain Burton has still found time to answer the AotT monthly muster as well as participating in a game or two. I, for one, sincerely appreciate his effort in this regard.

Please join me in congratulating this fine officer!

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Dan Peterjohn
General, United States Volunteers
Army of the Tennessee
Commanding

He has my congratulations and best wishes for a good career.

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Lt. Colonel Bill Schmitt
5th Cavalry Brigade
Third Division
I Corps.
Army of the Potomac

<Salute> The Captain serves under my command, and I happy and proud for him.

BG Elkin
3rd Div/(2nd Cav)/XVIth Corp AotT

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I have come to you from the West, where we have always seen the backs of our enemies. . . . Let us look before us, and not behind

Congrats and may the spirit of the legendary Marshal of France Saint-Cyr be with you too....

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General Scott Ludwig
Ludwig's Light Division
Isgro's Corps
Army of Northern Virginia (ANV)

I, too, offer my sincere congratulations to this honorable young man and his graduation from France's finest military academy.

Mes félicitations personnelles et mes meilleurs voeux à l'occasion de votre diplôme de Saint Cyr!

<SALUTE>

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General Jos. C. Meyer, ACWGC
Union Army Chief of Staff
Commander, Army of the Shenandoah
Commander, Army of the Tennessee
(2011-2014 UA CoA/GinC)

Congratulations on your graduation Sir!

L'Armée de Virginie du Nord vous salue!
Nous vous souhaitons une carrière exceptionnelle et à venir.

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General Stewart Stiles

Army of Northern Virginia

Congratulations on your impressive accomplishment!
<Salute>

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Lt. Col. P. A. Thompson
4/1/XIV
AotC

Bravo, bon courage pour la suite!

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Colonel C.G. de Pecqueur

2 / 1 / I /ANV

Gentlemen

Thank you for your warmest congratulations. Indeed, this graduation is a great achievement for me. Since the last five years, Saint-Cyr taught me the importance of some values like honor, honesty and justice. As I am leaving the school, I understand that a new life begins. I think that our both armies share the same values. Cadets from West Point and the VMI spent several months in France with us and it was very fulfilling meetings.

About my membership of the club, the last months were unfortunately very time-consuming and it was difficult to sustain a stead rythm for my games. I hope to get more time to play games the next months.

Thank you again, and now champagne! The last monsday, the whole class celebrated the graduation with this typically French beverage and be sure that it is a perfect drink!

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Captain Ephraim Burton
4/3/XVI, AotT
Union Army

Ils s'instruisent pour vaincre.