He did not go back with his regiment. About 1870 or 1871 he went into one of the frontier counties of Michigan and went upon at piece of land. designing to take it as a homestead. and - in fact made an entry of it as required under the practice of the Land Office. When he came to prove it lie ascertained for the first time that it was necessary that he should be naturalized. He sought to be naturalized. but was confronted with the charge of desertion against him in the military service by reason of his not having gone with his regiment after his furlough expired. He has now been upon the land nealy seven years. and the time will expire on the Od of January next. In order to perfect his entry he must either have his time extended or lie must be naturalized before that time. or at least have his first papers filed. He cannot do that as long as the charge of desertion remains against him. The evidence is complete.
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