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JOS. A. MOWER, Major-General U.S. Volunteers

I fully concur in the above recommendation. Brevet Brigadier-General Barnum has served with me three years, and has shown himself a thorough soldier in every position.

He is deserving of any reward that he Government can consistently bestow upon him.

H. W. SLOCUM, Major-General Volunteers

I have remarked Brevet Brigadier-General Barnum often, and noticed the care he has bestowed upon his command. I will gladly indorse this paper, and leave it with the others already, and to be submitted.

WILLIAM T. SHERMAN, Major-General Commanding.

Upon the high testimonials to his worth as a soldier, and the indorsements thereon, I respectfully recommend that Brevet Brigadier-General H.A. Barnum, Volunteer service be appointed a full Brigadier-General.

U.S. Grant, Lieutenant-General

HON. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War:

I have the honor to recommend that BRIGADIER-GENERAL H. A. BARNUM be brevetted a Major-General of Volunteers. In know of no officer whose record has been more marked and brilliant; his person has been riddled in his encounters with the enemy -- having been severely wounded in the battles of Malvern Hill, Lookout Mountain, and Peach Tree Creek. For his great gallantry at Lookout Mountain, he was selected by the commander of the Army of the Cumberland, to convey the trophies of the field to Washington. Especially do I commend his promotion to your favorable consideration.

JOSEPH HOOKER, Major-General Commanding.

Brevet Major-General H. A. Barnum, U.S. Volunteers, you are hereby informed that the President of the United States, has appointed you for distinguished and gallant conduct during the war, a Major-General of Volunteers by brevet, in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the 13th day of March, 1865.

EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War.