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I know have not done half the service, nor received half the punishment in the way of wounds that I have.  For the satisfaction of my family I wish to receive my share of the favorable recognition of the Government, if I fail to do this, I lose cost even with my warmest friends, I never have used or caused to be used any influence for my own promotion before now, but if I go out I should feel that I had not done my duty to myself, without making some effort to secure what I think and my friends know, I am entitled to. If you have a friend of influence in Washington, who would exert himself in my behalf a little I am sure the Bvt. will come, as a little spurning in that quarter has great weight. I feel General, that I have asked more of you, than I ought to expect from one who is almost a stranger, But I trust you will give my application just what notice you think it entitled to and no more.

Gov. Patton is here; he made a big speech yesterday in the Court House, and for your information I give you an extract of what he said, as it was given to me. Maters in the District, are all moving nicely; great cries for food are daily made, sum of which I send you herewith enclosed.
I have the honor Genl, to be
Very respectfully your obedt. servant,
Jno B Callis
But. Col. and Supt.
B.R.F and A.L.