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To President Hayes and the Departments of State and War under his administration, as well as that of his predecessor, to Generals Sherman and Sheridan, to the adjutant-general's and the Engi neer Departments, and to many officers of distino tion in the army and navy, I am indebted for assist ance and facilities which have contributed greatly to the correctness and completeness of my work.
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