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RECORDS OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Company "C" Twelfth Regiment W.Va. Infantry


COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

Mustered in Aug 23, 1862, at Wheeling, West Virginia, by Major B. H. Hill, Mustering Officer. Mustered out June 16, 1865, at Richmond, Virginia, by Jere Horton, 2nd Lieutenant, 34th Mass., Volunteers and A.C. of M., Independent Division, 34th Army Corps, pursuant to order of War Dep't., of May 29, 1865.

NAME & RANK; AGE; MUSTERED INTO SERVICE WHEN & WHERE;
DATE OF COMMISSION; DATE OF MUSTER OUT; MEMORANDA.

BARTLETT, Erastus G. - Captain; 25; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; Aug 23, 1862; June 16, 1865. Enrolled as a private August 13, 1862; elected Captain of the Company at its organization. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

ROBERTS, William L. - First Lieutenant; 27; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; Aug 23, 1862; -- . Enrolled as a private August 12, 1862; elected 1st Lieutenant by Company and mustered in as 1st Lieutenant of Company "C"; promoted to Captain order Jan 25, 1863 and transferred to Co., "A".

GARDNER, Michael - First Lieutenant; 26; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; Feb 1, 1865; June 16, 1865. Enrolled as a private, appointed Sergeant at date of muster in, promoted to 1st Lieutenant order of February 1, 1865, vice Roberts promoted. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

LYDICK, John B. - Second Lieutenant; 28; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; Aug 23, 1862; -- . Elected 2nd Lieutenant at organization of Company; resigned at New Creek, WV., December 25, 1862.

WHITTINGHAM, James - Second Lieutenant; 37; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; Jan. 8, 1863; -- . Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant from Quartermaster Sergeant, Dec 25, 1862, and transferred to Co., "C". Resigned Aug 14, 1862, to accept appointment as Captain and A.Q.M. U.S. Volunteers.

McCORD, Henry R. - Second Lieutenant; 28; Aug 27, 1862, Wheeling, WV; Oct 24, 1864; -- . Promoted from Sergeant-Major to 2nd Lieutenant October 24, 1864 and transferred to Co., "C", vice Whittingham promoted; promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant, February 6, 1865, and transferred to Field and Staff.

CALDWELL, Joseph, - Second Lieutenant; 24; Aug 16, 1862, Wheeling, WV; Dec 16, 1864; -- . Transferred from Company "A". Killed in the assault and capture of Fort Gregg, near Petersburg, VA, April 2, 1865, whilst gallantly planting the colors of his Regiment on the Fort.

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COMPANY "C"

ENLISTED MEN

NAME; RESIDENT OR WHERE ENROLLED; AGE; MUSTERED INTO SERVICE
WHEN, WHERE; DATE OF MUSTER OUT; MEMORANDA.

ABERCROMBIE, William H.; Cameron, WV; 31; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Ohio Co., WV. Severely wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. Left in the hands of the enemy at Staunton, VA, June 10, 1864; died in Confederate prison at Andersonville, VA, Sept 15, 1864.

ASTON, Thomas; Glen Easton, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

BANE, George; Cameron, WV; 23; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Severely wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864; discharged on account of disability May 8, 1865.

BANE, Jesse; Glen Easton, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at Fort Gregg, VA, April 2, 1865; discharged at Fortress Monroe, VA, June 17, 1865, pursuant to order from War Dep't dated May 3, 1865.

BANE, Henry; Glen Easton, WV; 27; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Slightly wounded at the battle of Battery Gregg, Apr 2, 1865. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

BASSETT, Jacob W.; Wheeling, WV; 20; Nov 1, 1864, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at Fort Gregg, VA, Apr 2, 1865. Transferred to Co., "C" 10th WV, Vol., Infantry June 16, 1865, by order Major General Gibbon.

BILLETER, Aunger; Moundsville, WV; 30; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Deserted Jan 27, 1864 at Cumberland, MD.

BRIGGS, James M.; Cameron, WV; 30; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Steubenville, Ohio. Prisoner of war since June 5, 1864.

CAROTHERS, Jackson P.; Moundsville, WV; 34; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Orange Co., N. Y. Mustered out at Richmond, WV.

CAULFIELD, Joseph H.; Moundsville, WV; 21; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Stonecutter, born Johnstown, PA. Wounded in action at Winchester, VA, June 13, 1863. Mustered out at Richmond, WV.

CHADDOCK, J. J.; Moundsville, WV; 23; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Ohio Co., WV. Discharged at Cumberland, MD, May 29, 1865, pursuant to telegram from War Dep't dated May 3, 1865.

CHAMBERS, Benjamin; Cameron, WV; 21; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal.

CHAMBERS, John; Cameron, WV; 22; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Greene Co., PA. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

CHAMBERS, Wilson; Moundsville, WV; 20; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal.

CLARK, Thomas B.; Glen Easton, WV; 18; Mch 20, 1864, Wheeling, WV; -- . Cooper, born Marshall Co., WV. Recruit transferred to Co., "C", 10th WV, Vol., Infantry by order Major General Gibbon.

CLEGG, John; Wheeling, WV; 43; Feb 16, 1864, Wheeling, WV; -- . Born Marshall Co., WV. Recruit transferred to Co., "C" 10th, WV, Vol., Infantry June 10, 1865, by order Major General Gibbon.

CLEGG, John E.; Moundsville, WV; 22; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Wagoner, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

CLEGG, Thomas; Moundsville, WV; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Born Marshall Co., WV. Severely wounded in action at Winchester, VA, July 24, 1864; discharged on account of disability May 16, 1865.

CONNER, Joseph H.; Moundsville, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Blacksmith born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

CROSS, William; Moundsville, WV; 36; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Randolph Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

CROUCH, James C.; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Washington Co., PA. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal.

CROW, Harmon; Glen Eaton, WV; 21; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

CROW, John W.; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Captured by the enemy May 14, 1864; paroled Mch 1, 1865; discharged at Wheeling, WV, to date June 28, 1865, to date June 16, 1865, pursuant to order of War Dep't dated June 24, 1865. Prisoner of war from May 14, 1864 to Mch 1, 1865, and confined at Andersonville, GA.

DAKAN, John; Glen Easton, WV; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Severely wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. Prisoner of war at date of muster out.

DARDINGER, Stephen; Moundsville, WV; 44; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Salo Co., Germany. Mustered out at Richmond, WV.

DeGARMO, James; Moundsville, WV; 24; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Tyler Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

DEITZ, Andrew; Moundsville, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865?. Farmer, born Washington Co., PA. Wounded in action at Cedar Creek, VA, Aug 12, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

EARLEWINE, Reuben; Wheeling, WV; 19; Sept 10, 1862, Buckhannon, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Severely wounded in action at Lynchburg, VA, June 18, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

FISH, Isaac N.; Rosby's Rock, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

FOUNDS, John W.; Glen Easton, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Ohio. Wounded in action at Lynchburg, VA, June 18, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

FRENCH, Samuel; Cameron, WV; 37; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Allegany, MD. Transferred to Co. "C" 10th WV.

GORBY, Josephus; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

GOSNEY, James; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

GRAY, Francis M.; Wheeling, WV; 21; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born in Pennsylvania. Wounded in action at Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. Sick in U. S. General Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

GRIMES, James; Cameron, WV; 23; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16. 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

GUNN, William R.; Clarksburg, WV; 18; Sept 10, 1862, Buckhannon, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

HADSALL, John E.; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. 1st Sergeant.

HAGERMAN, Joseph C.; Wheeling, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Captured at Highbridge, GA, Apr 5, 1865; reported at the post April 25, 1865; discharged at Camp Chase, Ohio, June 24, 1865, under Gen'l Order #77, War Dep't Series of 1865.

HARRIS, George W.; Cameron, WV; 22; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at Lynchburg, VA, June 18, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Sergeant.

HARRIS, Samuel; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

HICKS, John A.; Cameron, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

HICKS, William H.; Cameron, WV; 23; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at New Market, VA, May 15, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal.

HUBBS, Isaac N.; Glen Easton, WV; 26; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Sergeant.

HUMMEL, Jonas; Moundsville, WV; 38; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV, -- . Cooper, born Bloomsburg Co., New York. Killed in action June 13, 1863.

KIRKENDALL, John A.; Glen Easton, WV; 36; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Washington Co., PA. Discharged on account of disability at Berryville, VA, Apr 2, 1863.

KNAPP, Alva; Cameron, WV; 23; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Wagon-maker, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

KNAPP, Robert; Loudensville, WV; 29; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded in action at New Market, VA, May 15, 1864. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal.

KNAPP, Stewart; Cameron, WV; 20; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Died in U. S. General Hospital at Grafton, WV, June 4, 1863.

KOCH, Joseph H.; Wheeling, WV; 18; Feb 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Clerk, born Marshall Co., WV. Recruit captured May 14, 1864, at Edinburg; died Oct 26, 1864, at Andersonville, GA, a prisoner of war.

LOGSDEN, Anthony; Clarksburg, WV; 28; Sept 10, 1862, Buckhannon, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Maryland. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

LOGSDEN, John T. (F?); Moundsville, WV; 27; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Hampshire Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

LOGSDEN, Joseph R.; Glen Easton, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Killed in action April 2, 1865, while planting the colors of the Regiment on Fort Gregg, VA, in the desperate charge on the Fort.

LOW, Alexander; Cameron, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Died Dec 13, 1862, at Cameron, WV, cause not given.

LOWRY, Benjamin C.; Glen Easton, WV; 23; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Carpenter, born Marshall Co., WV. Deserted Nov 12, 1863 at Harpers Ferry, WV.

MARPLE, Thomas W.; Moundsville, WV; 22; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Cooper, born Wheeling, WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal.

McCON, James W.; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Ohio Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

McKNIGHT, Gordon S.; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

McRICHMOND (RICHMOND), William; Cameron, WV; 24; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865; Farmer, born Washington, PA. Wounded in action June 18, 1864, at Lynchburg, VA. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal. (Note: This name is William McKenzie Richmond.)

MILLER, Michael W.; Cameron, WV; 20; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Corporal,

MILLER; Marquis D. (G?) L.; Glen Easton, WV; 24; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Ohio Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

MOORE, William; Moundsville, WV; 37; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Greene Co., PA. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

NICE, Thomas; Woodland, WV; 38; Aug 23, 1862,Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

NIXON, James; Glen Easton, WV; 21; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Died Jan 11, 1863, at his home in Marshall Co., WV.

ORMSBY, Thomas J.; Cameron, WV; 22; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Dayton, Ohio. Promoted to Corporal Aug 23, 1862; promoted to Sergeant Dec 9, 1863. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. Sergeant.

POWELL, Melvin; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865; Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

PRITCHETT (PRITCHELL?), Wesley W.; Cameron, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Blacksmith, born Marshall Co., WV. Discharged on account of disability Apr 7, 1863, at Berryville, VA.

REDD, John S.; Glen Easton, WV; 25; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Washington Co., PA. Wounded severely in action May 15, 1864, at New Market, VA. Discharged from Hospital at Cumberland, MD, May 12, 1865, per telegram from War Dep't of May 3, 1865.

REDD, Parker S.; Glen Easton, WV; 30; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Washington Co., PA. Killed in action April 1, 1865, at Hatcher's Run, VA.

RICHMOND, James F.; Glen Easton, WV; 18; Mch 30, 1864, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Recruit transferred to Co. "C", 10th WV, Vol. Infantry, June 16, 1865, by order Major General Gibbon.

ROBERTS, Jacob D.; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

ROBERTS, John A.; Moundsville, WV; 34; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

RUCKMAN, Isaac D.; Moundsville, WV; 29; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Carpenter, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

SHEPHERD, Joseph W.; Glen Easton, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Recruit transferred to Co., "C", 10th WV, Vol. Infantry June 16, 1865, by order Major General Gibbon.

SHIPLEY, Robert; Glen Easton, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

SISSON, Andrew M; Cameron, WV; 29; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Wagon Maker, born Ohio Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

SOCKMAN, Francis M.; Wheeling, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born, Marshall Co., WV. Recruit transferred to Co., "C", 10th WV, Vol., Infantry June 16, 1865, by order Major General Gibbon.

SPHAR, John; Moundsville, WV; 26; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

STANDIFORD, Benjamin; Rosby's Rock, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

STANDIFORD, Jacob; Glen Easton, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Recruit transferred to Co. "C", 10th WV, Vol., Infantry June 16, 1865, by order Major General Gibbon.

STEWART, Levi; Cameron, WV; 32; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Wounded severely and captured May 15, 1864, at New Market, VA, and a prisoner of war. Mustered out at Richmond, VA. [Update: Captured at New Market; POW; declared dead.]

STUMPP, Albert; Wheeling, WV; 29; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Germany. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

WAIT, Allen N.; Glen Easton, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Died in U.S. General Hospital Dec 15, 1862, at Cumberland, MD.

WHETZAL, James; Moundsville, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

WHITE, Milton B.; Cameron, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Greene Co., PA. Promoted to 1st Sergeant Aug 23, 1862. Died of Typhoid fever Apr 7, 1863, at Winchester, VA. 1st Sergeant.

WILLIAMS, Samuel H.; Garret's Station, WV; 35; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Washington Co., PA. Discharged at Wheeling, WV, Sept 1, 1865, to date June 16, 1865, per Special Order #464, War Dep't Aug 28, 1865.

WILLIAMS, Samuel K.; Garret's Station, WV; 37; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Found guilty of forgery and bad conduct and sentenced to be confined at hard labor on fortification to be designated to the Com. Genl. with ball and chain with forfeiture of all pay due of? to service?, due for three years and then to be dishonorably dismissed from the service of the U.S.

WILLIAMS, Wesley; Glen Easton, WV; 27; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, WV.

WILLIAMS, William H.; Moundsville, WV; 22; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Moundsville, WV. In Hospital at Frederick City, MD; discharged __ date, number of order and by whom issued unknown.

WILLIAMSON, Marion (Williams? Robert? M?); Moundsville, WV; 19; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Washington Co., PA. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

WORKMAN, Benjamin M.; Glen Easton, WV; 22, Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; -- . Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Deserted Nov 12, 1863 at Harper's Ferry, WV.

WRIGHT, William S.; Glen Easton, WV; 18; Aug 23, 1862, Wheeling, WV; June 16, 1865. Farmer, born Marshall Co., WV. Mustered out at Richmond, VA.

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