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Treasury Department Second Auditor's Office, April 3rd 1871 Maj Genl O.O. Howard Commissioner Bu. R.F. and A.L. Genl, On the 16 of February last I filed with you claim for difference of pay between that of a Civilian Agent of the Bu R F and A L at Donalsonville La. and the rand held when mustered out of U.S. service, amounting to One Hundred ninety one 08/100 ($191.08) Dollars. As this difference of pay has been paid to other Officers who have been in this Bu. in the State of La. I would be very glad if you would adjust this difference at your earliest I am in need of it and hope you will arrange it at once. Your Obdt Servant John H Brough Late 2 Lt VRC and Agt BRF and AL