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Headquarters Post of Mobile Mobile, Ala. Aug 16th 1866 [[Stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/Stamp]] Major, I have the honor to transmit herewith a communication of Asst. Surg. H.J. Phillips U.S.A. in charge of the Post Hospital. relating to 2nd Lieut. Wm A. H. Lewis 15th U.s. Infty. for whom a leave of absence was forwarded to your Head-Quarters on the 8th inst. I have assumed the responsibility of directing Lieut. Lewis to proceed immediately to his home, without writing for the approval of his leave of absence; and have detailed private John McCansland of Co. "A" 3. Batt'l 15th Inf. to accompany him, in compliance with telegraphic instructions received from Head-Quarters Dept of the South this day (copy enclosed.). Lieut. Lewis' case is one of live and death and required immediate action. I am Major, Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant James Biddle Capt 15th U.S. Inf'ty Bvt Lt Col U.S.A. Comd'g Bvt. Maj. O.D. Kinsman. A A G Head Quarters Dist of Ala. Montgomery Ala