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arrangements after leaving the Bureau to enter upon the practice of the law and absence from this district at this time might interfere seriously with his successful establishment in his profession. And that therefore, under the circumstances, he prefers to resign his position to take effect on the 31st of the present month. 
I would respectfully recommend that Mr. J.B. Smith be granted a leave of absence for thirty days from the 1st day of November and discharged at the expiration of his leave.
I would also request that the following changes be made in this Sub. District; That the counties of Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William constitute the 3rd Division with Mr. W.S. Chase in charge of Hd-Qrs at Manassas Prince William Co. Va. That the County of Fairfax constitute the 2nd Division with Mr. John Raeburn in charge.

Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant
S. P. Lee
Capt. & Bvt. Lt. Col. U.S.A. Sub-Asst. Com'r.

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