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SPECIAL ORDERS } No. 618. } HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, December 12th, 1866. (Extract.) 3. Captain James A. Bates, 43d U.S. Infantry, (Veteran Reserve Corps,) having passed a satisfactory examination before the Examining Board in New York City, will proceed to Richmond, Virginia, and resume his former duties. By command of General Grant: E. D. Townsend, Assistant Assistant Adjutant General OFFICIAL: ED Townsend Assistant Adjutant General. [[note]] Assistant Commissioner } Bureau R F, and A.L. } For Virginia } Thro General Howard } Copy transmitted to Capt J A Bates 15 Dec 1866. [[/note]]
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