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Norfolk Va. Jun 15 1865.
8 oclock PM.

Captain O. Brown

Dear Sir:
An Order is printed and about to be promulgated from Hd. Qrs. Dist. Eustis Va, ordering all officers on detached duty within this district to report to their regiments, also one directing the commanding officers of regiments to send off all their baggage previous to the 20" inst. I will be included in this, You expressed a desire at one time to have me remain with you whatever disposition was made of the troops in the Department. I also desire to remain with you, if you are satisfied, An order from the War Department will now be necessary to retain me [[strikethrough]] my with you [[/strikethrough]]. Be kind enough to let me hear from you so that I can make my disposition accordingly.

Very Resp. &c.
Jno. H. Keatley

P.S. If you wish a further detail which might be made by telegraph from Washington, you will please observe the following, 
1st. Lieut Jno H. Keatley Co. "E" 104 P.V. 

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