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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