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Washington, D.C. Dec. 9, 1871.

Genl. O.O. Howard
Commr Bu. R.F. &c

General:

I have the honor to tender herewith my resignation as Agent & Disb. Officer for the state of Ky., to take effect January 31st next, and would most respectfully ask that leave of absence with pay may be granted me from Jany. 1st to 31st 1872.

Very respectfully,
Your ob't Servant
H.H. Ray
Agt. A.D.O. Ky.