William A. Owens to John S. Loomis

Camp In the Field

Near Atlanta G.A.

July 13th 1864

Col. John "L.," Loomis

A.D.G. Springfield Ills.

Sir.

your Communication of the 2nd inst Came to hand yesterday. you state that in Order to Obtain a Commission in Colored Troops, it will be necessary for me to pass before the Board of Military Examiners.

You also Stated that if I desired to go before the Board a permit would be procured for me immediately. I Desire to try it. There is nothing like trying

Very Respectfully

Your Obt "Servt"

William A. Owens

Co. "F" 32d Regt. Ills; Vet" Vols'

1st Brig" 4th Divis" 17th A.C."

Owens Wm A.

Atlanta Ga July 13 64.

Wishes permit to appear before Board of Examiners-

Answered July 22 64

Wrote [illegible] CW Foster

AdG Wash for permit when they can be granted soldiers in the field to be sent to Governor etc etc

Loomis