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Office Asst. Quartermaster Mobile, Ala. May. 18th 1866. Colonel I have the honor herewith to request the paper returned that was forwarded from this office from Maj. Genl. Wager Swayne, requesting my assignment to duty with him as Capt. & A.Q.M. as after due consideration I find it impracticable without a serious loss resulting in accepting the position, having received later advices from home, and my presence is required as soon as I can be relieved from duty at this post. I am Colonel Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servt. E.B. Boyd Capt. and A.Q.M. To M.D Wickersham. Col & Chf Qr Mr. D of Al Mobile, Ala.