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Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Office Disbg, Offices of Claims
Memphis Tenn June 1" 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 8" 1869, to report that I am on duty at this station as Agent & Disbg Officer of Claims, Bureau R.F. & A.L. by virtue of authority from the Commissioners Office dated Washington D.O. Dec, 7" 1870
I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Mark Edwards
Agent & D.O. of Claims

Transcription Notes:
I believe Disbg officer is a disbursing officer