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Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Office Disbg Officer of Claims.
Memphis Tenn May 1st 1871

Brig Genl. O.O. Howard
Commissioner &c.
Washington D.C.

General:

I have the honor in compliance with circular Letter from the Commissioners Office, dated, War Department, Bureau, R.F. & A.L. Washington, D.C. January 8th, 1869, to report that I am on duty at this Station as Agent & Disbursing Officer of Claims Bureau RF and A L by virtue of authority from Commissioner's Office dated Washington D.C. Dec 7th 1870.

I am General,
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Mark Edwards
Agent & D.O. of Claims

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First name is clearer on preceding page.