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OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT R. F. & A. L.
Memphis, Tenn., Feby. 22d 1866.

Bvt Lieut Col. J.E. Jacobs
A. A. Genl

Colonel
I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the MacGavick contract in compliance with your request contained in letter of the 17th ult.

There seems to be a misapprehension on the part of the Genl. in relation to the manner in which my resignation was forwarded. Simultaneous with the letter sent Genl. Fisk, my resignation was forwarded through the proper channel.

I have the honor
to be Col
Your Obdt Servt.
Jno. A. Staley
Capt. 3d U.S.C. A Hy.
Supt. R.F. & A.L.