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Hd. Qurs. Asst Supt R F & A Ls. 8th Dist of Va.
Craig, Floyd and Roanoke Counties, Va.,
Salem, Roanoke. Co Va. Nov 2nd 1866

Capt Geo P. Sherwood.
V.R.C. Supt and A.Q.M. 8th. Dist of Va.,
Wytheville, Wythe, Co, Va.

Captain;  I have the honor respectfully to request.  That leave of absence, for the purpose of visiting Washington City D.C. on important private business, for Six (6) days be granted me.

I would respectfully state, that I have not had a leave of absence since July 1865.

I am Captain
Respectfully Your
Obedient Servant
Henry Marcotte
Bvt Captain. 2nd Lieut V.R.C. and 
Asst Supt 8th Dist of Va.