Evening star., 1864-12-16
Headquarters First Army Corps,
Washington, d. c., Dec. 3, 1854.
Ix-1rr - No

Washington, d. c., Dec. 3, 1854. !
CIRCULAR No.2.
In repIy to the numerous letters of inquiry
from persons desiring to enter the 1st Corps,
now being raised, the following is communica.
ted as embodying all the information yet OBJ
las TO ENLIeTED MEN
!. All enlistments and musters in are to be
made in this city.
2. Any Veteran, who has served two years,
has been honorably discharged, and is physi-
cally qualified, may enlist in the Corps for one,
two or three years.
3. These enlisting will receive from the Gov
ernment q bounty of $500 as soon they are
mustered in. and, in addition, the regular in
stalnnents frona the Government, in proportion
one years service, one-third paid on enlist
ment; 5000 for two years service, one third on
enlistment; $500 for three years service, one
third on enlistment.
4. They will be credited to the Quota of the
district in which they or their families may be
doniciled and will, therefore, be entitled to
local bountles.
S Free transportation will be furnished them
to Washington by any Provost Marshal. 1t is
only necessary that the applicant should salts
fy the Provost Marshal that he comes under
the provision OF paragraph 2. and that the ap.
plication is made in good faith.
6. On arriving in Washington and reporting
at the Soldiers Rest, Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Depot, Veterans will be cared for and
enlisted and paid promptly They will be sent
to the camp of organization, Camp Cliffburne,
and will be formed into companies ana resi-
being regarded when the good OF the service
will permit.
:. The best arms in the possessio on of the
Government will be furnished these troops,
and they will be allowed to retain their arms
when honorably discharged.
11-As TO OFFICERS.
l. Persons desiring Commissions must make
written applications to the AdJutant General
OF the army, setting fsrth their Post Off ce ad-
dress, the date Of original entry into service,
and with what rank, the organization in which
service was rendered, the date and cause Of
discharge, and the rank at the time of dis
charge. Testimonials from comm .anders may
accompany such applications.
2. Should the papers be favcIably consider
ed, the applicants will be severally notified,
by mail or telegraph, when to appear before
department., and will receive appointments to
such grades as the War Department may de-
termine
8. As soon as the letters OF appointment are
given, officers may be detailed to secure the
enlistment OF a certain number OF Veterans
their commissions, with rank and pay from
date of acceptance Of appointment being given
derstood that the enlistments are to be consum-
mated here, and an officer can { 0 nc more than
to use his influence In persuaiing the men to
come here and enlist.
Officers awaiting action on their papers San
occupy the time in this way, and coi.act par
ties and send them on, securing a statement
as to the number from the Provost Marshal.
The proper creoit will In all cases be given
such officers.
The actual and necessary expenses of such
officers will be refunded to them.
By order Of Major General Hancock.
FINLEY ANDERSON,
de7-u Assistant Adjutant General.