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[1] Tarbell (Appendix), p. 413. Major George L. Andrews replied on the same day: ``Charles G. Capell was enlisted at this post June 1, 1863, he was born in England aged 22 years, occupation Laborer. June 6, 1863 he was assigned to Company `C' 2d Battalion 17th Infy. U.S.A. and bore a good character until Aug. 12. 1863 at which time he was `absent without leave' Aug 15, 1863, having been absent three days he was reported a deserter. Nothing more was known of him until Nov 15. 1863 when notice was received of his arrest as a deserter and Nov. 30, 1863 he was delivered at this post. About the 1st. of Jany., inst. by the connivance of his guard he escaped from confinement, but a few days after was arrested at Camp Perry (by a Sergt. Geo. F. Adams from this command, who was sent in search of him) having enlisted and received the bounty in one of the Maine Cavalry Regts. about leaving for the field. No information as regards his trial or sentence, has ever been received at this post until your telegram of this date; and he has been held as awaiting trial.'' (DLC-RTL).