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a report containing a complete return.

The business of the office requiring it, under authority from the Assistant Commissioner, a Clerk has been employed.-

In conclusion, permit me to remark, that having assumed the duties of Sub Assistant Commissioner on the 24th of May, I hope that the brief period of my service will constitute a good apology for omissions and defects in the report here respectfully submitted.-

I am Major
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Svt.
W.G. Sprague
2nd Lieut. 34th U.S. Infty
Sub Asst. Comr.