M. M. BROWN, Physician and Surgeon, enlisted March 7th, 1864. Doctor Brown joined this Company out of pure patriotic and christian motives, supposing that the government would accept the services of the Company when offered, which offer was twice tendered the government during the short time he was connected with the Company. Believing that they were not to be called upon to defend the honor and integrity of the country, the Doctor furnished an acceptable substitute, and was, by reason of his profession, relieved from further membership. The Doctor is engaged in a very successful practice in our village and is one of the Coroners of the county.

STEPHEN F. LEWIS, Artist, enlisted June 7th, 1864. Mr. Lewis is most an acceptable member. Is temporarily absent in the city of New York perfecting himself in his favorite art. He served with the Company through the Elmira campaign, and was a true soldier.

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We hope our comrade will soon be again with us.

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THEODORE DESCHNER, Gun-Smith, enlisted June 22d, 1864. Mr. Deschner was originally from Danzig, Prussia Proper; was engaged five years in the Prussian service; was promoted from the ranks to a non-commissioned line office, and again to Captain, and served as such from 1848 to 1850. He received a severe wound while bravely charging with his men in a sharply contested fight in the Province of Posen in 1849. From the effects of this wound Mr. Deschner has never recovered, and will, in all probability, be a sufferer during life. In 1850 he was engaged against the Austrians. In 1854 he was again called into the service of his country, but suffering so acutely from his wound he resigned his office and came to this country and located in the city of Rochester, where he resided seven years; here he organized a Rifle Company. Finally upon the urgent solicitation of a number of citizens of this place, he removed here in 1861, and has been engaged in the manufactory of Guns and Pistols. He has the reputation of doing the finest work of any mechanic engaged in his branch of trade in the State; constantly receiving orders from the Eastern States, and his Western customers have not forgotten him. Has constantly on hand an extensive assortment of Guns, Pistols and Fishing Tackle.

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