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276
Hd qrs B.R.F. & A.L.
State of Texas
Galveston Sept. 27, 1867

Howard Maj. Genl O.O.
Commissioner &c
Washington D.C.
275/281

General, 
I have the honor to request that the appointment of Mr. Garretson as an agent and that of Max Makins as a clerk at this Bureau may be revoked, that of Mr. Garretson to take effect Oct. 1, 1867 and that of Mr. Makins Sept. 23, 1867.  They having been appointed to and accepted other offices.

I am Genl. Very Respy,
Your Obt. Servt
Chas. Garretson,
2nd Lt. 17th Inf. A.A.A.G.
(In absence of Asst Comr)


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Hd qrs B.R.F. & A.L.
State of Texas
Galveston Sept. 28, 1867

Young Mathew Esq.
Belton, Texas

211.

Sir,
Enclosed you find an order relieving you from further duty in this Bureau. This is done in compliance with Cir. Let. dated War Dept. B.R.F. &c Washington Sept. 13, 1867, requiring a reduction of officers, Agents & Clerks in the Bureau. The order directs you to report here in person so that the cost of your transportation can be collected in case you desire to return to Galveston, but should you desire to remain where you are, you can settle your accounts with the Discharging Officer by letter.

By order of
Bvt Maj. Gen. J.J. Reynolds
Chas. Garretson
2nd Lt. 17 Inf
A.A.A.G.


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Sent copies of the foregoing to the following agents &c - Viz-
278 D.S. Hunsaker S.A.C. Crockett
279 Edwin Finch S.A.C. Milford
280 Benj. Brown A.S.A.C. Sterling
281 Harden Hart S.A.C. Greenville
282 M.H. Goddin S.A.C. Livingston
with this addition to the latter communication [[(foddin?)]]
"The asst. Comsr takes this opportunity to express his thanks for the zeal you have manifested in the discharge of your duties, while an agent of this Bureau"


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Hd. qrs B R F & A L
State of Texas
Galveston Sept 28 1867

0/
[[Swartevant?]] Maj. H.A.
A.A.A.G.
Dist. of Texas, 

I have the honor to request that the detachment of U.S. Troops on duty with M.H. Goddin S.A.C. at Livingston Polk Co. & Edwin Finch S.A.C. Milford, Ellis Co. be relieved from their present duties and ordered to report to their respective Comdg officers, the above mentioned agents of this Bureau having been relieved from duty

I am Major,
Very Respectfy
Your Obt Servt.
Chas. Garretson
2nd Lt. 17 US Inf
A.A.A.G