Francis Hoffmann to Abner Caster

April 21st 3

Abner Caster,

U.S. General Hospital

Cleveland (Ohio)

Sir:

I have the honor to state in reply to your letter of April 5th that no troops will be raised for [illegible] service at the present time.

The order of the War Department authorizing the organization of state troops has been received.

Respectfully Yours,

Francis A Hoffmann

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