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receive and distribute the same; subsequently however Judge Scruggs received some blanks and instructions from Mr. Cruikshanks after which he receipted for the supplies and signed the enclosed receipt, which I improvised for the occasion; The other agents appointed by the Gov, I have no doubt will sign like receipts. Did I take a proper receipt or not? Other matters are running about as usual.

I am Genl, very respectfully
Your obedient servant
Jno B Callis
Bvt. Col. USV. & Supt.
BRF and A.L.

May I hope to hear from you soon, in answer to this as well as a previous communication of a personal character.
C

R.L.S.P. 286