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January 26th 6

Samuel A. Spencer
Greensburg Green Co Ky

Sir
I have the honor in acknowledgment and reply to your communication of the 15th instant to say.
The General is at present out of the city, upon his return your favor will be laid before him for his consideration. By all means retain your appointment to Sup't for your County. We need just such men as you to conduct the delicate & difficult duties devolving upon an Agent of this Bureau in Ky.
I thank you for the earnest interest manifested in your letter. I am Sir.

With Great Respect &c
J E Jacobs
Bt. Lieut. Col & A.A.G