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

Brig Genl O.O. Howard,
Commissioner,
Washington D.C.
General:
Share the honor in compliance with Circular Letter from the Commissioner 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&A.L. by virtue of authority from the Commissioners Office dated Washington D.C. December 7th 1870.
I am General,
Very Respectfully
Your Obl Servant
Mark Edwards
D.O of Claims