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House Representatives, Montgomery, Ala. August 6th 1868 Maj. Geo. Shorkley A.A.A. Genl. Montgomery Ala. Sir In accordance with instructions from Headquarters Sub. Dist. of Alabama, enclosing my appointment as agent in the Bureau R.F & A.L. I respectfully enclose herewith the required Test Oath Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt Jno. W. Dereen I am unable to report to the Sub Asst. Comr. Sub. Dist. of Demopolis until the Legislature adjourns, and I respectfully ask leave of absence Respectfully &c Jno. W. Dereen