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Bureau R. F & A.L.
Kinston Lenoir Co. N.C. Mar. 4th 1867

Lt. Col. J. F. Chur
A.A.A.G. Bu. R. F & A.L.
Raleigh, N.C.

Colonel
I have the honor to report that in compliance with Special Order No. 23. dated Hd. Qrs Asst Commr Bu. R.F and A.L. Raleigh N.C. Feb 13^th 1867 I have arrived at this Post and reported to Lt. Col. Stephen Moore Supt. East. Dist. for instructions

I would also respectfully state in explanation of my delay in reaching here that at the time the order reached Magnolia where I have been located I was at Clinton Sampson Co. N. C. in attendance upon the Co. Court and consequently did not get the order for some days

I have the honor to be Colonel
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
H. H. Foster
Bvt. Maj. U.S.V.
Asst. Supt. Bu. R.F & A.L.