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0269 I served three years & four months in Co "A" 2nd Reg Ills Arty and left the service to administer to her wants. I have been trying to get back to Texas but have not been able and before I entrust the matter to any one's hands I wish to learn what I can expect for I am decidedly ignorant on the matter. I should make no inquiry in this matter if I were not very much pressed for I do not fancy dealing in human stock and when I come in possession of my estate I will clear the stain off my conscience as soon as possible. Hoping you will feel interested enough in the matter to tell me what I may expect I remain Your most obd't. svt. Sam M Johnson To Hon E.M. Stanton Sect of War.