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Bureau Refugees, Freedman, and Abandoned Lands
For the State of Mississippi,
Office Assistant Commissioner,
Vicksburg, Miss, July 3rd 1868.

Major Genl. O. O. Howard.
Commissioner Bureau R. F. and A. L.,
Washington, D.C.

General,
Capt R. P. Gardner whilst absent on leave received an appointment in the 17th U S Infantry as 2nd Lieut, since which time nothing has been heard of him. He has been absent without authority from these Head Quarters since March 1st 1868 and I therefore recommend that his appointment as an Officer of the Bureau be revoked to take effect from that date.

Very respectfully
Your obdt servant
Alvan C Gillem
Bt Major Genl. U.S.A., Asst Com'r State Miss.