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Natchez, Jany 25th 1866.

Dear Sir,
Major Reynolds courteously informs me that the enclosed Order of Release and Restoration, from Genl Howard, in favor of Mr. Rutherford, of N. Ca. whose agent I am & have been for many years, has to be acted upon, in your office - and I accordingly forward it with the request that you will at once send the necessary directions to Major R. at this place.

I am
Very Respy yours &c
G. [[Martin?]] Davis.

To
Col., Saml Thomas
Asst. Comr Bureau
Freedmen &c. Vicksburg
Miss.