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be willing to be transferred to this office — If such shall be the case, I respectfully make herewith application for the transfer.

It is very desirable that another and better Clerk be procured to relieve Mr. Smyth, and I wish him to be a reliable man, as I shall be compelled to entrust the management of the Com'rs and Qr. Mrs. Dept almost entirely to him

Mr. Smyth will be relieved as soon as another clerk can be procured. 

Asking for this your early consideration.

I Remain Colonel
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt Servant
Geo Shorkley, U.S.A.
Sub. Asst. Commissioner