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Head-Quarters, Post of Selma Selma, Ala., August 8th, 1866 Bvt Col. C. Cadle Jr. Chief of Staff &c Dist. of Ala. Colonel I enclose handwritten copy of Genl order no. 47 dated Hdqrs 15th US. infantry Macon Ga. Aug 4th, 1866, detailing me for General Rect'g [[Recruiting]] Service and ordering me to proceed to N.Y. City In order that I may comply with this order I most respectfully request to be relieved from duty in this District I have the honor to be Colonel Your Mo. Obt. Svt. F. D. Ogilby Capt 15th US Inf Bvt Maj U.S.A. Commanding
Transcription Notes:
confirmed hard-to-read abbreviation: F. D. Ogilby to General Recruiting Service, Army and Navy Journal, Sept. 29, 1866, p. 98