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OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT R.F. & A. L. Memphis, Tenn., January 26 1866. Bvt. Brig. Genl Clinton B. Fisk Asst. Comr. Tennessee & Ky. Genl. I wish to lay before you the following facts, and ask your Co-operation in the matter to which they relate. I have heretofore tendered my resignation, and so for have not succeeded in having it accepted, and on this date I again forward a request to the War Department to accept my resignation. I do this Genl. from the fact that I find myself unable to support my family on a Captains Pay, and also that by leaving the service now I am able to form a Business Connection which will enable me to provide for the wants of those dependent entirely upon