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Lexington Miss Sept 25 1867 Jas. W. Sunderland Capt V R C. A.A.A.Gen Bu R.F. & A.L. State of Miss Sir: I have the honor to state in compliance with instructions from your office of 19 inst; that Circular no 10 C.S. Come to my office while I was visiting plantations in obedience to Gen. Orders No 16 C.S. and did not receive it in person, until about the close of Aug. ult.,: After which I investigated no complaints; being sick up to the time I was was relieved, 11" inst. Very Respectfully H.W. Parry
Transcription Notes:
V.R.C. - Veteran Reserve Corps
A.A.A.Gen - Acting Assistant Adjutant General (AAAG)
"ult." - ultimo - means he received it the month before the month this letter is written; so the end of Aug.
"inst" - instant - means this month, so in this case, Sept. He was relieved Sept 11th.