I am also doing research on this family, and wondered if you could shed some further light on this topic. The family of Porter J. Myers is in possession of a letter (which may be a handwritted copy; dated 18 December 1861 with the address of the headquarters of the Army of Pensacola, near Pensacola. The letter is labeled "Special Orders No. 309." It reads: "The resignation of Frist Lieutenant P. J. Myers, of the 24th Mississippi Reiment, tendered on account of ill health, is accepted, to take effect from this dat; and Lieut. Myers is honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate States. By command of Major Gen. Bragg, Geo. G. Garner, Ass'tAdjt. Genl."

I have searched all of the records I can find on ancestry.com and fold3, but I am aware that the service records of some Confederate officers (maybe even particularly early in the war) are not always extant. I have read all of the previous posts debating whether Myers served, and have found the same Confederate citizens files that show him providing provisions to the CSA later in the war. Would you consider this letter to be sufficient proof of his service? I have a hard time believing it's some kind of hoax, but am only beginning my research on this particular person.

Thanks for your help.

Kate Treick