John S. Preston to Howell Cobb, January 25, 1864

General HOWELL COBB, Atlanta, Ga.: Congress has not yet acted. Itisnot thought expedient to organize new companies, but to retain all of conscript age to fill up the old. J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War.

CIRCULAR BUREAU OF CONSCRIPTION,

No. 4. Richmond, January 25, 1864.

The attention of commandants is especially directed to General Orders, No. 7, Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office, current series, herein set forth for their information. *

Early and vigorous action will be enjoined on the enrolling officers, each one of whom should be furnished with a copy of the order without delay. To insure the publicity of the order there should be several insertions in the newspapers of general circulation.

I. I. Persons presenting applications for special exemption with any show of merit will not be molested until action is taken by this Bureau. These cases will be investigated in accordance with Circular No. 3, current series, with the least delay practicable.

By order of Col. John S. Preston, superintendent: