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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. His 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 Very Respectfully John H. Gilman
Charles has no knowledge of his fathers movement