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�141 Dedham Aug 8 1862 Dr Sir I find Here Lieut Edwin Bates 8th Me Reg Co (G) claims to be absent by reason of Dicharge. Said his is dated HeadQuarters E.C. Hilton Head S.C. Dec 13 1861. Special Order No 77. "The resignation of Lieut E Bates 8th Reg Me Vol tendered on account of ill health is accepted to take effect this day. Lieut Bates is accordingly honorable discharged from the Service of the U.S. By order of t.N. Sherman signed S.H. Pilf - Cast 15th Inf. A.A.A.G - (Health Good) Charles H Peaks a Private in Co (G) Second Me Reg claims to be absent by reason of Discharge - said his is dated Philadelphia Aug. 2. 1862. "By reason of Surgeons Certificate of Disability By order of Brig Gen Wadsworth. signed H R Freese A.A.A.G. (health very poor) Henry Black a Private in Co (G) Second Me Reg claims to be absent by reason of Discharge said his is dated Augusta June 30th 1862 By reason of his own request under order No 65 being a paroled prisoner signed H W T Gardiner Maj Comdr Stephen Gross Jr. a Private in Co (A) 14th Me Reg absent by reason of Discharge is dated Augusta May 19 1862 by reason of Surgeons Certificate of Disability signed by JW T Gardiner May A.S.A. Rueben G Gross a private Co (G) 11th Me Reg is away to sea Discharge papers not to be seen Yrs Truly Augustus Stevens