These are two rather weak endorsements which are almost identical* and appear spoon fed off of James’ application. Both only state he entered the unit about Christmas 1862. No mention of length of time.

* For instance they both state identically: “I am satisfied in my own mind that the applicant is the same person who served in the army with me.”

E. Hensler age 81 “he enlisted . . . about xmas 1862 . . . “

A. P. Wallin “he enlisted . . . about Christmas 1862 . . . “