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Augusta  Sept 2. 1862

Dear Sir,

You may recollect that I spoke to
you in regard to one J. F. Ballard, now
in Jail, claimed as having enlisted in the
4th Battery.

He has never been mustered into the
Service, and says he did not knowingly enlist
having been Stupified by drugged liquor when the
enlisting officer accidentally came acrost him.

I suggested that the past would be forgotten
if he would now go into the Service,
but he declines to do it.

Is it not better now to discharge
him? I think I can make him
appreciate it as a favor.

Very respectfully yours
J.W. Bradbury

Lt Baker