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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
Office Disbg. Officer of Claims
Memphis, Tennessee  Oct 2nd 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. and 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 R. F. & A.L. by virtue of authority from the Commissioners Office, dated, Washington D.C. December 7th 1870
I am General
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Servant,
Mark Edwards
Agent & DO of Claims

Transcription Notes:
If the document says Brig Genl do not transcribe Brigadier General