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NARA 400

(No. 30.)

Disbursing Officer U.S. Army
#174 1/2 Fourth St
Louisville Ky June 13th, 1874
Delilia Herndon
Russellville
Ky

This is to inform you that your claim has been settled, and that a disbursing officer will be at Bowling Green Ky on the 26th inst at the "Post Office" and at this place again after the 1st of July.
for the purpose of paying the amount due you.

It is [[crossed out]] important [[/crossed out]] necessary that you shall appear in person PROMPTLY AT THE TIME AND PLACE NAMED.

I inclose you blank form for affidavit of two credible persons as to your identity, which should be executed before an officer authorized to take acknowledgements; if notary public or justice of the peace, the certificate of the clerk of the court that they are so authorized must be presented.

The money that is to be paid you is all your own, and it not subject to claim or demand, in whole or in part, by any one else.

This letter, together with any papers in your possession that may aid in establishing your identity, should be shown by you to the disbursing officer.

A. P. Howe
B't Maj Gen'l USA
Disbursing Officer.