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Chattanooga Tenn Oct 17. 1866.
General
I have the honor to report that, on the 4th of October 1866 I was appointed Major 44th U.S. Infty and ordered to report at Chicago, Ill for examination, at once. I reported therewith was examined and in pursuance of letter dated Adjutants Generals Office Washington D.C. October 2 1866 I am ordered to report to the Commanding officer of my Regiment I enclose copies of the order I am very respectfully
Your obedient servant
F.E. Trotter
Maj. 44th U.S. Infty
Bt Brig Genl U.S.V.

Gen J.R. Lewis
Asst Comr of Tenn.