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4.
cruel.
I have the honor of some acquaintance with the Surjern General, and I think of appealed to he would seconds my retention: and I am quite confident that my friends the Hon. Ed. Jordan, Solicitor of the Treasury would do the same with warmth.
But, at last, I take it that the issue of this matter will depend mainly upon your recommendation, as to what is best for the service; and to you, General, I submit my cause in the confident belief thtat you will do everything that an upright man and a christian ought to do.
with may apologies for asking for your interference and request that I may be informed of the result.
I am, General,
very respectfully & sincerely
Your Obdt & Oblijed servt,
A.C. Sorantzwelden
Surg. [[repols?]]
Surg. in. chf. Dist. Sa.

[[stamp]]THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES[[\STAMP]]

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sorry, that was me that accidentally completed page 20!