Willard Glazier.

Impatient of delay in the gratification of his ardent and patriotic
desire to rejoin the army, Glazier also addressed an earnest letter to
Hon. M. I. Townsend, of his native State, accompanying it with the
following glowing testimonial from his late superior officer and
companion in arms, Colonel Clarence Buel:

Saratoga Springs, New York,
_February 14th, 1865._

Hon. Martin I. Townsend:

Dear Sir: It is with great pleasure that I introduce to your
acquaintance my friend Lieutenant Willard Glazier. He entered the
service as a private in my company in the "Harris Light Cavalry,"
and was promoted for services in the field to his present rank. I
considered him one of the very best and most promising young
officers whom I knew, and his career has only strengthened my
opinion of his merits. After a period of long and gallant service
in the field he had the misfortune to be taken prisoner in a
desperate cavalry fight, and has but recently returned home after
escaping from a terrible confinement of more than a year in the
prison pens at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Savannah, Charleston, and
Columbia. I wish you would take time to hear the modest recital
which he makes of his experience in Southern prisons, and of his
escape; and I feel sure you will agree with me, that he is worthy
of any interest you may take in him.

He is desirous of re-entering the service as soon as he can procure
a commission in any way equal to his deserts; and I told him that I
knew of no one who could give him more valuable aid than yourself
in his patriotic purpose. I do most cordially commend him to your
consideration, and shall esteem anything you may do for him as a
great personal favor. With very sincere regards,

I am, your obedient friend and servant,
Clarence Buel.

Hon. Martin I. Townsend, on receipt of Colonel Buel's flattering
introduction, at once interested himself in Glazier's behalf; and after
fully investigating his military record handed him the following to the
Governor of New York State:

Troy, New York,