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0013 Washington D.C. Aug 6th 1866. Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Sir, I take pleasure in recommending J W Hannay late Lieut 8th USCA (Hy), who is desirous of obtaining a commission in the US Army. Lieut Hannay was in my regiment from March 1865 until April 1866. I can say that he was a good officer and soldier; and was always ready to do his duty. In my opinion Lieut Hannay is an ex-officer who deserves well of the country and is in everything worthy of an appointment Resply your obdt Servant H.W. Barry Late Col. 8th USCA (Hy) & Bvt Brig Gen