Capt. James Addison Nimmo (s/o Wilson Nimmo and Serena Steward) b. Feb 1834 Robertson Co. TN d. 23 Feb 1883 Robertson Co. TN. Married Martha Adeline Dorris b. 19 Nov 1839 Sumner Co. TN d. 10 May 1923 Milford, Ellis Co. Texas.

Atlanta Georgia July 14, 1862 Maj. Genl J C Breckinridge

Dear Sir,

I hereby notify you of my disability to serve in the capacity of infantry any longer and wish to be released from service according to the act of Congress to wit: On the reorganization of the new Companies from companies already in service and the election consequent thereon of officers according to existing laws, the commissioners of such officers of former companies as may not be reelected will necessarily expire and they will cease to be in service from the date of reorganization and election." Our reorganization took place on the 16th or 17th of May in electing another man in my place and I have written to Genl Statham and Col Smith (the newly elected Col of Battles regiment) without receiving any reply, and I wish to have something to show my release from service or I may be looked upon as a deserter, by strangers, not withstanding I go on crutches. You will please excuse me for addressing you.

Yours Bv
J A Nimmo
former Capt of Comp. F 20th Tenn Reg & Statham's Brigade CSA
PS Address me at Atlanta Georgia

My Notes: The General during the Civil War James Addison Nimmo address this to the Vice President of the United States of America 1857-1861. Major General John Cabell Breckinridge 1821-1875. Born near Lexington Kentucky 15 Jan 1821. Died in Lexington Kentucky on May 17, 1875

Louisville, May 28, 1863
Mr. Elias Dorris & family,

I was captured on the morning of the 10th of this month at Trousdale ferry on the Caney fork river and brought to Gallatin where I was held until yesterday morning when we were brought here and we are now told that we will be started from here tomorrow morning for exchange.

I have been well treated and am sufficiently comfortable, and hope to be exchanged at an early date.

When the storms and tempest pass through the forest the tall oak and giant poplar fall, and when this tempestuous struggle is over many will be the leading politicians falling like the oak in the storm but, being only a small scrubby butternut, I hope to stand and see better days. Send this letter to Adeline as soon as convenient and you will oblige.

Yours truly,
J A Nimmo
Company F 4th Tenn Cavalry CSA