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efused to surrender and were taken by sheer physical force. Those were the cannoneers of the Tenth Massachusetts Battery. The following letters are of interest in this connection although anticipating by some time the dates on which they were issued. War Department, Washington, December 2d, 1864. Sir,—You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you, for gallant services at the batthe of Reams Station, and during the present campaign before Richmond, Va., a Major of Volunteers by brevet, in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the Second day of December, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. Should the Senate, at their next session advise and consent thereto, you will be commissioned accordingly. Immediately on receipt hereof please to communicate to this Department through the Adjutant General of the Army, your acceptance or non-acceptance; and, with your letter of acceptance, return the oath herewith enclosed