Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-12-21
Headquarters First Army Corps, ,
Washington, D. c., Dec. 3, 1884.

CIRCULAR No 2.
In reply to the numerous letters OF inquiry
from persons desiring to enter the LIST Corps,
now being raised, the following is comm unica.
ted as embodying all the Information yet OBJ
tanned. .
las TO ENLISTED MEN
l. All enlisfments and musters ia are to be
made in this city.
2 Any Veteran. who has served two years,
has been honorably dis charged, and is physi-
cally qualified, may enlist In the Corps for one,
two or three years.
g. Those enlisting will receive from the Gov
eminent q bounty of $500 as soon as they are
m nstered in and, in addition, the regular in.
stalments from the Government, In proportion
to the period of enlistment, as follows: 800 for
one years service, one-third paid on enlist
meRt; 5000 for two years. service, One-tEird on
enlistment; $500 for three years service, one
third On enlistment.
They will he credited to the quota OF the
district in which they or their families may be
doniciled and will, therefore, be entitled to
local bountles.
10 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 paragrap h 9. and that the ap.
plcation is made in good faith.
6. On arriving in Washington and reporti4g
AT the Soldiers Rest Baltimore and Ohio
enlisted and paid promptly. They will he sent
TO the camp of organ cation, Camp Cliffourue,
and will be formed into companies ana regi-
ments as they arrive-pereonal preferences
being regarded when the good OF the service
will permit.
! The best arms in the possession Of the
Government will he furnished these troops,
and they will be allowed to retain their arms
when honorahly discharged.
Has TO OFFICERS.
!. Persons desiring Commissions must make
written applications to the AdJntant General
OF the army, setting nth 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 commanders NAV
accompany snch applications.
g. Should the papers be favorabiy consider
ed, the appi canrs will be severally notified,
by mail or telegraph, when to appear before
the Examining Board established by the War
Department, and will receive appointments 10
such grades as the War Department may de.
termipe.
g. As soon as the letters OF appointment are
gives. officers may he detailed to secure the
enlistment eff certain number OF Veterans
their commissions, with rank and pay from
da'e OF acceptance OF appointment, being given
when the men are secured 1t should be I'M
derstood that the enlis:ments are to he consu "a.
mated here, and an officer can do no more than
to use his in influence in persuading the men to
come here and enlist.
Officers awaiting action on their papers can
occupy the time in this way, and collect par.
"a to the number from the Provost Marshal.
The proper credit will in &n 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-n Assistant Ad ju tant General.