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Endorsement of application of Pvt A.J. Austin Co B. 5th Ask for position of Hospital Steward. U.S.A. Respectfully forwarded approved with the following remarks, Pvt Austin has been on duty in the Freedmans Hospital under my charge as Act Hosp Steward for several months, he is a thorough druggist, is well acquainted with minor surgery and with all the details [[strikethrough]]of the [[/strikethrough]] pertaining to the position he asks for, his character is excellent, and I confidently recommend him as peculiarly qualified for the position of Hospital Steward. U.S.A. (Signed) J. F. Ensor A.A. Surgeon U.S.A Office Freedmans Hospital Columbia S.C. Sept 2nd 1868 End Continued I am well acquainted with Pvt Austins conduct and capabilities and I heartily concur with Dr Ensor in recommending his appointment. (Signed) Elliot Coues Capt and Asst Surgeon U.S.A. Office P. Surgeon Columbia S.C. Sept 2 1868