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I have known Lieut. Bowman since October 1864 and have always found him a very capable and upright gentleman and officer, and think these charges entirely unfounded and void of truth.

Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
P.A. Wheeler
Capt. and Asst. Quartermaster

Wheeler, P.A.
Capt & A.Q.M.
Eastville Va.
August 28th 1865

Gives his estimate of the character of Lt. Bowman & F.H. Smith.

One enclosure - letter to N.Y. Daily News from F.H. Smith.