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Hd. Qrs. Post of Brazos Santiago Texas
February 10" 1867

Lt. J.T. Kirkman
A.A.A.G. Bureau R.F. and A.L. Galveston Tx.

Lieutenant
I have the honor to report that I have assumed the position of Sub. Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Freedmen Refugees and Abandoned Lands at this Post in compliance to Circular No. 3 Hd. Qrs. Dist. of Texas dated Galveston Texas Feb. 1. 1867.

I would respectfully request instructions as to my duties in this position also a copy of Act. of Congress approved July 16" 1866 referred to in Circular No. 3. from Head Qrs. district of Texas.

I am Very Respectfully 
Your Obed't Serv't
Chas. H. Morse
Lt. col. 117th U.S.C. Troops
Comd'g Post.