Pass Hospital, Tyler, Texas, April 9th, 1864

Pass Hospital, Tyler, Texas, April 9th, 1864

I certify that I have carefully examined Private A. M. Linberg, Co (B), 31st Dismounted Cavalry and found him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of varicose veins of both legs, extensive on the left. Said Linberg says that he has worked in the shoemaker trade. I recommend that he be detailed in Quarter Masters Department to make shoes.

I. H. M. Gregor (signed)Surgeon, P.A.C.S.

PS. Said A. M. Linberg desires to be ordered to report to Waco if there is a shoe establishment there, if not to the nearest post to his county for duty.

Lindberg received his detail and was sent to work in the shoemaker shop in Tyler, Smith county. However, he had apparently not obtained a proper leave, as he was apprehended in late October, 1864, and taken to Rusk (Cherokee county). Two months later (22 Dec 64) he was brought back to his regiment at Minden, La., under arrest. He must have been released shortly afterwards, though, and the March 1865 regimental return shows him to be harness maker in the regiment (31st Texas Cavalry).