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Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Abd Lands,
Office Supt. 1st Dist. of Virginia
Norfolk Va. 28th July, 1866.

Bvt. Lt. Col. James A. Bates
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Genl.
Richmond Va.

Col.
I have the honor to transmit herewith the application of Frank Skeeter late Q.M.G. of "A." Co. 2d U.S.C.C. for Bounty, with "free papers" as directed.

I am Col.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Svt.,
Wm P. Austin
Capt. V.R.C. A.A.Q.M. and Supt.
1st Dist. of Va.