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Regiment: 5th Michigan Cavalry Battles Mentioned: Historical Figures: Headquarters, Department of Washington, Washington, D. C. April 13, 1863 Sir: I am directed by the Commanding General to inform you that, under authority from the War Department, Leaves of Absence have this day been granted from these Headquarters to the officers belonging to your command, named in the following list:

Name.	Rank.	Co.	Hospital Station	Days.	Cause.
Henry Starkey	Lieut		Camp	10	Illness

I have the honor to be, sir, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Drake DeKay A. D. C., A. A. Adj. General. To the Commanding Officer of the 5^th Mich Cavalry