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War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, April 6th, 1865.

Special Orders, No. 162.

(Extract.)

9. The following named enlisted men, escaped Prisoners of War, now supposed to be at the Soldiers' Rest, Washington, D. C. will report in person to the Commanding Officers of their respective regiments for duty, with permission to delay en route thirty days :- Private James W. Lucas Company "L," 3d Kentucky Cavalry. The Quartermaster's Department will furnish the necessary transportation.

By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General.

Official: E D Townsend Assistant Adjutant General.

Governor of Kentucky

3 Cavy

Lucas Jas W. Private

Order directing him to report to the Commanding Officer of his Regiment with permission to delay 30 days en-route

Recd A. G. O. April 18. 1863