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War Department
Washington Oct 31st 1867

Sir
You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you for gallant and meritorous services at the first assault on Petersburg Va = A Captain by Brevet in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the second day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven. Should the Senate, at their next session advise and consent thereto you will be commissioned accordingly  Immediately on receipt hereof please to communicate to this Department thereof the this Department through the Adjutant General of the Army your acceptance or non=acceptance and with your letter of acceptance return the Oath herewith enclosed, properly filled up, Subscribed and Attested and report your Age - Birthplace and the State of which you were a permanent Resident   

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