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210 370 Head qrs. Dist of Tex. B.R.F & A.L. Austin, Dec. 31. 1867 Bascom Bt. Maj. G. M. S.a.C. Galveston. 353./438 Major, Enclosed please find certified Vouchers for commutation of rations of Priv. Geo. Webb. for the months of Nov. & December, Private Webb is detailed for duty at these Head qrs. as messenger, but has been permitted to remain on duty with you. In case he has not drawn rations for the time included in the Vouchers, the Vouchers can be given him, should the contrary be case they will be returned to these Head quarters. I am, Very Respy, Your Obt. Servt., Bt Capt & 1 Lt 17 Inf.y. A.A.A.G. 371 Head qrs. Dist of Texas B.R.F & A.L Austin, Dec. 31, 1867. Howard Maj Genl O. O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. 368./372 Filed General. I enclose copy of Gen Order No 22 which I trust may meet with my approval. I have hitherto conducted the operations of the Bureau in this State with the assistance of one staff officer, but the multitudinous duties required are too great for one officer to perform, I have therefore relieved Lt. Richardson from the duties pertaining to the Qr. Master's Dept & the Disbursing office, in order that he may be better able to attend to his labors as A.A.A.G., with a general supervision of the business of the Bureau, I have the honor to be, General, V Respy. Your Obt Servt, J. J. Reynolds Bt Maj Gen USA 211 372. Hd qrs. Dist of Tex B.R.F & AL Austin, Dec. 31. 1867 Howard Maj Genl O. O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. 371./373 General, I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of G.O. No's 21 & 22 and S.O. No's 104. 105 & 106, C.S., from these Head quarters. I am Genl, Very Resp.y., Your Obt. Servt., J J Reynolds Bt Maj General U.S.A Asst. Commissioner Dist of Texas 373. Head qrs. Dist of Texas B.R.F. & A.L Austin, Jany 4. 1868. Howard Maj. Genl. O. O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. 372./374 General, I have the honor to request that the appointment of E M Wheelock as clerk, made July 11th to take July 1st 1867, may be revoked to date Jany 1st 1868. I am, Genl, Very Respectfully, Your Obt. Servt., J J Reynolds Bt. Maj Genl, U.S.A. Asst. Commissioner, Texas 394. Hd Qrs. Dist of Texas BRF&AL, Austin, Jany, 3. 1868. Howard Maj Gen O. O. Comsr &c, Washington D.C 371./377 General, In comp: with Cir Let. dated W.D. B.R.,F&AL. Washington, Dec 9. 1867. I have the honor to transmit herewith "Report of Officers & Civilians on duty Jany 1st 1868 in the Bureau in this State, (over)