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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