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by Gen. Howard in a short time. I have made requisition for the "Sickel Barracks" just vacated by the Medical Dept., but in consequence of the absence of the Secretary of War the application has not been acted on. I am retrenching expenses as fast as possible and hope, by the beginning of next month, to have them all within the income. Very Respectfully, Your Obdt Servt James J Ferree Supt. 5th Dist. Va.