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Hd. Qrs. Sub-Distr. Ft. Monroe Fort Monroe Va. Novbr 14 1867 EB page 486 (1st Mil Dist) 1867 Respectfully returned to Hd. Qrs. 1st Mil. District. The detail disapproved the officer will probably soon be promoted to Co. "A" 21st Infty, serving at Yorktown Va. His absence would leave the Company under the charge of a young and inexperienced Officer. William Hays Major 5th Arty. Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.SA. Commanding E. 4-H. Sub-Distr. Fort Monroe 1867