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H'd Qrs Asst. Comr., Dist. Va Bureau of R.F. & A.L. Richmond, Va. Aug 6th 1868. Respectfully forwarded to Bvt. Brig. Genl. Geo. W. Balloch, Chf. D.O., Bureau R.F. & A.L. O Brown Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols. Asst. Comr. War Department Bureau R.F. & A.L. Aug 7th 1868 Respectfully forwarded to Bvt Brg. Genl. E. Whittlesey A.A.G. I would recommend that the salary of Capt Rice be increased to $140. a month. At the time I secured his appointment I was not aware that he had a family Geo W. Balloch Bvt Brig Genl & Chf D.O. War Dept Bureau R.F. & A.L. Washington Aug 7th 1868 Respectfully returned to Bvt Brig Genl O. Brown Asst Comr Va. who is hereby authorized to pay Mr T.J. Rice the salary recommended by Genl Balloch, viz: One Hundred and forty dollars ($140.00/100) per month. By order of Maj Genl O.O. Howard E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl. [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. AUG 8 1868 [[/stamp]]
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