Viewing page 172 of 286

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

181

Hd Qrs Sub-Dist, of Lauderdale, 
Bu R.F, and A. Lands.
Lauderdale, Miss. Aug 31st, 1867

Bvt Lt Col. H. W. Smith,
A.A. Genl. Bu. R.F and A.L.
Vicksburg Miss.

Colonel,
I have the honor to report that I was relieved of the charge of the Sub Dist. of Corinth by Bv't. Maj. Geo. S. Smith, on the [[18th?]] inst. and have entered upon duty as Sub-Asst Commissioner, Sub-Dist of Lauderdale, in compliance with Special Order - of date, Vicksburg, August 20th, 1867.

As I did not assume charge of this Sub-Dist, until the last day of the month, and am unacquainted with the business transacted by this office prior to my arrival, I am unable for the present month to make the monthly report required by Circular Letter of date, July 25th, 1867.

I am, Colonel. very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
John D Moore
Lt V.R.C Sub Asst Commr