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SPECIAL ORDERS }
No. 618. } 
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, December 12th, 1866.

(Extract.)

3. Captain James A. Bates, 43d U.S. Infantry, (Veteran Reserve Corps,) having passed a satisfactory examination before the Examining Board in New York City, will proceed to Richmond, Virginia, and resume his former duties. 

By command of General Grant:
E. D. Townsend,
Assistant Assistant Adjutant General

OFFICIAL:
ED Townsend
Assistant Adjutant General.

[[note]] Assistant Commissioner } 
Bureau R F, and A.L. } 
For Virginia }
Thro General Howard }
Copy transmitted
to Capt J A Bates
15 Dec 1866. [[/note]]

Transcription Notes:
Bottom handwriting is difficult to read. You did it correctly, though. Janet Schoor, reviewer.