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Memphis Tenn, Feb 3d 1869 Brvt Lt. Col. James Thompson Asst Comr B.RF&AL. Colonel I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 27th ult. containing memorandum of facts to be ascertained in each civil District. I have the honor also to transmit herewith my monthly report to you. I sent my special report to Genl Howard according to Circular letter. Dated. War. Dept. B.R.F.&A.L. Jany 9. 1869 but I could not refer to any order. assigning me to duty at this station. I merely said. "By orders of instructions received from Asst. Comrs. Dec. 14th 1868". I should like an order from you assigning me to duty at this place. Respectfully your Obt. Svt J.H. Barnum Asst. Supt. Ed. Bureau RF & A.L.