Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-12-07
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Headquarters Frst Army Corps,
Washington, d. c., Dec. 3, 1864.
Circular No. 9.

CIRCULAR No 2.
In reply to the numerous letters of inquiry
from persons desiring to enter the 1st Corps,
now being raised, the following is communities
ted embodyiDg all the information yet OBJ
tanned
las TO ENLISTED MEN
l. All enlistments and musters in are to be
made in this city.
.. ANY Veteran, who has served two wears,
has been honorably discharged, aud is physi-
cally qualified, may enlist in the Corps for one,
two or three years.
3. Those enlisting will receive from the Gov
eminent bounty of $500 as soon as they are
N ustered in, and, in addition, the regular in.
stalments from the Government, in proportion
to the period of enlistment, as follows: 500 for
one years service, one-third paid on enlist
nent; S2ON for two years service, one-ttird on
enlistment; $500 for three years service. one
4. They will be credited to the quota OF the
district in which they or their families m ay be
domiciled and WILL therefore, be entitled to
local bounties.
S Free transportation will be furnished them
TO Washington by any Provost Marshal 1t is
only necessary that the applicant should salts
fly 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 ard
enlisted and paid promptly. They will he sent
to the camp of organization, Camp Cliff burne
and will be formed into companies ana reci-
mentS as t0ey drfIVe-perSOnaI preferences
being regarded when the good of the service
will permit.
:. The best arms in the possession of the
Goverrmen will be 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 Adutant General
or the army, setting forth their Post OH 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 may
accompany such applications.
2. Should the papers be favorably consider
ed, the applicants will be severaly notified,
by mail or telegraph. when to appear before
the Examining Board established by the War
Department, and will receive appointments to
termine
3. AS soon as the letters of appointment are
given, Off eers may be detailed to secure the
enlistment OF 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
derstocd that the enlistments are to be consum-
to use his influence in persuading the men to
come here and enlist.
Cf1icers awaiting action on their papers can
occupy the time in this way, and collect par
ties and send them on, securing statement
as 10 the number from the Provost Marshal
The proper credit 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,
des-u Assistant Adjutant General.