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the commencement of the war in favor of imploying them in the service of the Government, not only that we might have their aid, but that we might draw so much from the rebels. - Having these views I could but watch with interest the result of its labors of your Bureau.

I have deemed it proper to inclose this letter to you as I might in the future movements of the Army be placed where my services might be of value to your Department in any way that Circumstances might suggest.

It is quite likely my Regiment may be ordered in the spring to some point in the south, (it is now rendesvouing in this harbor,) when I should be gratified to be detailed for any special service you may desire.

I have the honor to state that I can refer to. Hon John Sherman Ohio, Hon Daniel Clark, N. H. and many other senators & M. C. S. and the General with whom I have served. Also that I have been brevetted a