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We are urging the passage of a Bill to relieve Dr. Smith. But the disability perhaps does not prevent your employing him: temporary. But of this, you know best I merely suggest it SC Pomeroy War Department Bureau RF&AL Washington Feby 15/68 Respectfully referred to Gen O Brown Asst Comr of Va. who can Employ Dr. Smith if he (Dr.S) will take the risk of getting pay. By order of Maj Gen O.O. Howard E. Whittlesey a.a.a Genl File [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. REC'D HD QRS ASST. COMMISSIONER FEB 19 1868 [[/stamp]]