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1188 Bureau R.F.&A.L. Vol 18 1871.

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF  THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Louisville Ky
Dec 16th 1871
Overly P J
Clerk &c

States that he forwarded his application for the position soon to be made vacant by Mr Ray to gentleman at Washington, or which, he was informed Mr Ray made an endorsement urging his appointment on the ground that he can do the work, without the assistance of a clerk. Asks that his papers be presented to the Commissioner.

Filed

Recd Bureau R.F.&A.L. Dec 18 1871.