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WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL WASHINGTON

April 6. 1919. To the Associate Members of Legal Advisory Boards: You have now completed the great work of assisting in the selection of the contingents of the National Army which were raised through the Selective Service System. Upon? you devolved the difficult task fo advising registrants of the true meaning and intent of the Selective Service Law and Regulation by assign registrants to evoke full and truthful answer to the questionnaire and to aid generally in the just administration of said Laws and Regulations. The successful performance of this duty has undoubtedly brought to you a proud satisfaction in the privilege to serve the Nation in the hour of need. Commendation can add little to such satisfaction, but I would be untrue to any own feeling did I not extend this expression of gratitude to you for the success of this great achievement. You have given your time and energy without compensation and as a testimonial of such action I have directed that a copy of this letter be sent individually to those who have thus as generous and loyally served.

Enh. Crowder Provost Marshall General

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