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Hd Qrs Post of Leona Texas Near Leona, Sept 29 1866 Genl: In accordance with instructions received from Hd Qrs 3rd Batt 17 Infty, I have the honor to furnish you with my actual and Brevet Rank. I am Captain in the 17 U.S. Infty to date from Dec 1st 1865: I am Captain by Brevet to date from Aug 1st 1864. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, J.H. Bradford. Capt 17 Infty. Comdg Post. Bvt Maj Genl J.B. Kiddoo Galveston, Texas
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