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him my order, nor did he ask to see it. Since my arrival hare, I reported to Capt Garrick Mallery Adj't Gen'l for Gen. O. Brown explaining why I had not reported sooner. I have also forwarded to [[strikethrough]]him[[/strikethrough]] Maj. Stone reports giving information to aid in the reconstruction of the state, that I knew it would be very difficult for a stranger to obtain. Hoping this explanation will prove satisfactory.
I am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obt. servant,
J. A. Yeckley
2 Lt 44th U.S. Inftry.

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