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We then live in the finer barracks and have a much different schedule. But I must say the present schedule of exercises and drills and chores is doing me good physically -- and making me realize how well off I have been in the past. I hope to secure a commission someday and shall work towards that end when I can.

For a while I thought I wasn't going to get in, but I was helped (a lot) by the gentlemen who interview all prospective members -- Lt. Col. Wescott and Capt. Dunker (remember the names). They were most kind and are desirous of organizing an elite unit if possible. The men they want "in" therefore get "in." They secured a special waiver for me from Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City (Headquarters, Ninth Corps