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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