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Montgomery, Alabama April 28th 1868 Bvt Maj George Shorkley AAA Bureau of R.F. and A.L. Montgomery Ala Major I make this application in view of obtaining an appointment in this state as Sub-Asst Commissioner Bureau of R.F. and C. or if now vacant the appointment as Agent, with the view of promotion, to date June the 1st 1865 or after. I am at present Clerking in the office of the A.A.Q.M. Post of Montgomery where I have been employed for over three years past. I would respectfully refer you to Col. Beecher and Captain Arthur as to my character ability &c. Hoping you will give my application early