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193 (37) (219) Jany 17. Sir Enclosed is a communication to HCS Strong Asst Com &c. Gen Tillson [[strikethrough]] As [[/strikethrough]] directs me to say that he is only Act'g Asst. Com & that is hardly worth your while to do so long as you report to him, to call yourself Asst Comr of this Bureau RF&AL. Respectfully Your obt servt W.W. Deane Capt & A.A.G. To H.G. Strong Thro Maj J.N. Hastings A.S.A. Comr Albany