The estimate mentioned in a previous letter that the August intake for the Army would reach 5,000 has been realized. The number of re-fruits taken was a record one of 2,177 and the Reservists rejoining bring the numbers to 5,300; the September figures have added another 2,000, The Reservists are in process of medical examination, clearing up their home affairs and are gradually reporting, about 2,000 having done so already. Raising the recruit age limit from 25 to 28 is bringing in a few men but between these ages so many men are
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