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Post, Petersburg, Va Novr 12th 1867 Bvt. Bri'g Gen'l O. Brown, Ass't. Commissioner, General, In obedience to S.O. No. 169. Hd. Qrs. 1st Mil. Dist. Richmond Va. Novr 9th 1867, I have the honor to report, by letter, for duty, in accordance with instructions, therein contained. I have the honor to be, Gen'l, Very Respectfully, Your obd't. sv't. Jno. L. Johnston 1st Lieut. 21st Infty Bv't Capt. U.S.A.