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he had forwarded the letter, as the case has been settled, and the fine and costs paid. I did not sign myself as "Military Commissioner pro tem", as I had no authority to do so — the note was written by a young man, Mr James R. Coates, and I merely signed my name, without any Official rank, that having been added subsequent to my signing my name. ~

I have honor to be, Colonel,
Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt,
(Sg'd) C.G. McClelland,
Asst. Sub Asst. Commr.