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Houston, Texas. March 12th 1868 Bvt Major General J.J. Reynolds Assistant Commissioner Bu RF&AL Austin General I have the honor to recommend for appointment as Sub Asst Commissioner Bu RF&AL Mr. Charles Schmidt, for several years clerk in the Bu RF&AL at this place. Mr Schmidt is fully conversant with the duties of a Bu Agent &from my knowledge of him I believe he will fill the position with honor & credit to himself. I have the honor to be General Yr Obt Sert A.H. Mayer late S.A. Comms