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 On request of any soldier we will give him the exact date on which he is entitled to an order for a leg or for commutation.

Each officer and soldier has his choice either to receive a limb or its equivalent in money. All who want limbs will gain by taking one from the Government, because the Government will give transportation to and from the manufactory, the cost of which in many cases is equal to the value of the limb. Besides, the Government requires each manufacturer to warrant his work and material used. The soldier who draws his money and buys a limb for himself loses all these advantages. Many manufacturers of limbs will advise soldiers to draw the money and then buy of them, so they will not be obliged to warrant their limbs to the Government, or give a bond for the same.

We furnish legs and arms for all kinds of amputations, on Government orders. The necessary blanks on which the applications should be made for limbs and transportation will be furnished to any soldier on application.