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[[left page]] Head Qrs B.R.F. & A.L. Columbia, S.C. Nov 10 /65. I have been very intimately acquainted with Mr John Williams, for a number of years, and have always found him honest, industrious, and an excellent young man of business. He enlisted & re-enlisted in the 8th Mech. Infy. /My old reg't/ was promoted Lieut. and at the end of the war received an honorable discharge. I cheerfully & heartily recommend him for the within named position, believing he will render me valuable assistance. [[?]] [[?]] Bvt Brig. Genl & A.S.A.C. B.R.F.&A.L. [[/left page]] [[right page]] Columbia. S.C. Nov[[?]] 1865 10 McCreery, C.H. Major Resigning his position as Agent and recommending Jno Williams [[/right page]]