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0894 1103 Vol 2 Head Quarters First Military District State of Virginia Richmond Va. November 26th 1867 Bvt. Lt Col W S Franklin U.S.A. Commanding Sub District of Winchester Winchester Va. Sir Referring to your endorsement of the 5th instant, forwarding letter of Mr Thomas P. Jackson Freedmen's Bureau agent, at Staunton Va., who requests the detail of an enlisted man as messenger in his office. I am directed by the Commanding General to say that the request of Mr Jackson is not granted. You will please so inform Mr Jackson. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant (Sgd) S.F Chalfin Assistant Adjutant General Official Copy furnished for the information of Mr. Jackson, thro. Capt J A McDonnell Mil Comr &c Winchester Va. Walter S. Franklin Capt 21st Inf. Bvt Lt Col USA Comd'g. Sub Dist L 312 (1st Mil Dist) Vol 5 1867