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enlisting papers and he was quite energetic in obtaining volunteers and was very anxious to enlist provided he could receive the Lieutenantcy. But not being assured of this he is now at home but anxious to try the army- Yesterday he heard of the call for 9 mo. troops and called on me with the request that I write you and endeavor to learn at the earliest possible moment -if any of these troops are to be volunteered or that all are to be drafted. He wishes to know if the companies will have the privilege of electing their officers- and what recommendation would be required to-