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Charleston, S.C. May 25th 1868

Major General O. O. Howard
Comissioner BR. Faud A. L.
Washington D.C.

General:
Referring to the application of Mr T. J. Mackey, for appointment as Agent in this Bureau and forwarded by me on the 19th instant, favorably endorsed. I beg leave to say that I specially desire Mr Mackeys appointment with the view of assigning him to duty at my Headquarters to file the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr J.B. Dennis forwarded on the 28th inst.

I am, General
Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant.
R K Scott
Bt Maj Gen.
Ass't Com. YO.