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Jan'y 26th  6.

General,

I have the honor to enclose report from Mr. F. H. Word Superintendent of this Bureau for Decherd, Franklin County, Tenn. with the recommendation that if practicable the force requested therein be furnished him. Also Word is one of the most efficient and reliable agents of this Bureau, and his representations are entitled to credit.

I am, General, very respf'ly:
Your obed. Ser'vt
J. E. Jacobs
Bt. Lt. Col. & A.A.G.
In the absence of the Ass't: Commissioner. 

Bvt. Brig: Gen: W. D. Whipple
AAG. Mil. Div. Tenn
Nashville Tenn.