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195. 2d Vol 1868
Bureau R.F. & A.L
Head Q's 9th Sub Dist. Va
Winchester, Sept. 16th 1868

Bt. Brig. Genl O. Brown
Asst. Comr.
Richmond, Va

General
In reply to your communication of 15th instant; directing me to call upon Capt. Ripley for an explanation of his neglect to report his return from leave of absence; I have the honor to transmit the report referred to, which has been filed in this office since the 11th instant.

It was supposed to have reached its destination until your letter was received, when it was discovered to have been endorsed & filed away in the pigeon hole of Letters received.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedt St
John A McDonnell
Sub Asst Comr.