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Recruiting Hustle Boots Captain Ray Army Ledger
A fragment from a late 19th century newspaper recounts Captain Ray evaluating a fresh recruit amid barracks bustle. Dana, the adjutant, probes the applicant’s origins while Major Mainwaring tests resolve, culminating in enlistment papers sworn in New York City style.
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