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�Bluehill August 23 1862

Dr Sir I find on returning here from the East this BU. one. John J Stover a private in Co (B) Second [______] Reg. claims to be absent by reason of discharge. dated Hales Hill Va January 18 1862 "by reason of Disability" signed Chas N Roberts Col Com. (health good) [underline good] - George N. Clay a private in Co. H 6th Reg. claims to be absent on furlough. dated Albany N.Y. July 21 1862 and runs to Aug 21 1862. signed G. T. Sprague Maj 1st Inf. U.S.A. ______ [illegible]. Clay is not yet able to travel and I herewith report [strike through report] send the certificate of His attending physician Clay is very anxious to return as soon as able. The physicians certificate you will observe has been sent to Boston _____ [illegible] and returned -

Yrs Truly Augustus Stevens