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Washington, D.C.
July 23. 1867.

1st Lt. J. T. Kirkman,
26" U.S. Infty
A.A.A.G

Sir,
I have the honor to report my arrival in Washington City Sunday morning (7. a.m.) 21st instant.

Monday morning I presented to General Howard the Waco Mft'g case, and a telegram was sent at once, authorizing General Griffin to take the action desired.

I also secured a letter written authorizing the engagement