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me for support.
I would therefore urgently ask that you would, if not inconsistent with your position and duties, aid me in the matter.
Lt. L. H. Ward has been my efficient Prov. Marshall is relieved and soon to be mustered out.  Now as h wishes to remain in the service and would fill the place I now occupy in the Bureau, with ability.  I would ask whether he could not be promoted to a Captaincy in my place in the 3rd U.S.A. Arty. Hvy. and thus retained in the service.
I wish genl you would lay this matter before the War Department immediately and thus do us both a favor, and the services no injury.
I have the honor  to be
Genl your Obt Sert.
Jno. A. Staley Capt.
3 USC Arty Hvy
Supt &c