Resignation as 1st Sergeant due to medical orders. Transcription: Memorandum Etc. James M. Hollowell Goldsboro N. C. Fort Pender Smithville N.C. August 7, 1864 Capt. E. S. Walsh Comdg Co F. 10th Regt NCT Sir, Having been examined by the Med Ex ? and pronounced unfit for active service & also having received a special order to report to Regimental Hd In Goldsboro NC for light duty. I hereby respectfully tender my resignation as 1st Sergent of C. F. 10th N C Regt Art to take effect forthwith. I am very respectfully your obt svt James M. Hollowell Head Quarter Ft. Pender August 7th 1864 Accepted to day Edwd D Walsh Capt Co "F" 10th Reg N. C. Troops