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On Saturday, November 25, 1865, at Fort Wadsworth, an arrival at 3 p.m. was followed by receiving pay, paying debts, and having $20 left. As assistant to the commanding officer, the adjutant kept track of the men who were on furlough, in the hospital, or on field patrol. He was also responsible for official correspondence, records, and post orders, including keeping detailed records of all letters and telegrams sent from the fort. These letters, along with special and general orders from the post commander, were kept in leather-bound record books and used for the fourth annual reports.
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