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He has two sons in the army and one of your strongest supporters for many years. I would ask nothing that would injure the company in which he now is or the army but I do hope you will think it a good move, you will know best. He's company (A.) is made up of so may smart fellows it would not injure the co. to have him leave. Neither of his boys have been home since they first left. Pardon long yours Yours Very Respectfully John H. Gilman Charles has no knowledge of his father movement