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T.28. R.F. & A.L. Va. 2nd. Vol. 1868.

Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Hd. Qrs. 2nd Div. 8th Sub. Dist. Va.
Abingdon Va. Aug 19th 1868

McDougall. C.A.S.A. Comr.

Special report of the condition of affairs in the 2nd Division 8th S. Dist. Va. Asks for a small Military force for protection.

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. AUG 23 1868 [[/stamp]]

Official copy forwarded to Hd. Qrs. 1st Mil Dist Va 
Aug 24th 1868

Bureau R.F. and A. Lands.
Hd. Qrs. S.A.C. 8th Sub. Dist. Va.
Wytheville Va Aug 21st 1868

Respectfully forwarded to the Asst. Comm'r with the information that the reports from Washington Co indicate a state of affairs which renders a small Military force necessary to preserve the peace.

H.G. Thomas
Bvt. Brig Genl. and
Sub Asst Comm'r

E & M Vol 4 No 136. P.36

Send official copy to Hd Quarter Mil Dist.

Transcription Notes:
looked at list of Genls. and Henry Goddard Thomas looks like the closest match for this signature, although he was a Maj. Gen. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-12-26 22:17:45 ---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-12-27 22:04:12 Fixed.