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The estimation in which Lieut. Bowman is held as an officer + gentleman is sufficiently set forth in the accompanying statements. I can only add my concurring opinion in his rectitude ability + efficiency as an officer personally known to me, and disbelief in the charges brought against him: supported, as they seem to be, only the assertions of F. H. Smith.

Very respectfully
your obdt. servant
James Lord
Asst. Supt. +c. +c. 

Capt. A. S. Flagg, A.Q.M.
Supt. Refugees +c. +c.

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