Statistics for occurrence #1 of “E. D. Townsend” in chapter 16, page 687 of Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3:

...turns of the army of the Potomac were furnished from May 10 to June 20; therefore, the present for duty equipped cannot be given. Adjutant-General's office; Washington, D. C., November 11, 1871. E. D. Townsend , Adjutant-General.
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