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War Department BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMAN, AND ABANDONED LANDS, Washington, January 6th, 1869 Hon. J. M. Schofield Secretary of War Sir: I have the honor to recommend that the appointment of E. A. Carter, Clerk, State of North Carolina be revoked to date January 10, 1869. for drunkenness, and that J. W. Hilton, who has served 3 years in the army, may be appointed clerk at $100 per month from Jany 11th 1869, vice Carter. Very Respectfully O.O. Howard Bvt. Maj. Genl. U.S.A. Commissioner. Approved J M Schofield Secty of War