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Bureau Refugees Freedmen & A.L.
Office Sub Asst. Comr.
Columbus Miss June 20th 1867

Major A. W. Preston
A. A. A. Genl. Bu. R. F. & A. L.
Vicksburg Miss

Major
I have the honor to transmit herewith an official extract, from a communication from the Secretary of War, notifying me of my appointment as First Lieutenant in the 41st Regiment U.S. Infantry, and instructing me to report to the Examining Board at at Louisville Ky. on or before the 1st proximo-

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Svt
Geo. S. Smith
Capt. V.R.S. Bt. Major 
Sub Asst Com'r