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Bureau of R. F & A. L.
Hd. Qurs. Asst. Supt. 8th Dist. Va.
Christiansburg, Montgomery Co. Va.
December 3rd 1866.

Bvt. Maj. J. H. Remington
Supt. 8th Dist. of Va.

Major -
I have the honor to apply for twenty days of leave of Absence, in order to proceed to my home in Philadelphia, Pa. - important private business requiring my presence in that city.
 
I would simply state that during more than five years of service, I have never applied for, nor received, but one leave of absence (for fifteen days) except those received on Surgeon's Certificate of disability.

My visit also has in view, efforts in behalf of several associations of Freedpeople in my Sub. District.

Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
C.S. Schaeffer
Bvt. Captain & Asst. Supt.