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Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servants
Garrick Mallery
Bvt. Maj. U.S.A. Captain 43rd

Geo Q. White
Captain 44th U.S. Inf. Chief Q.M. D.O.

Paul R. Hambrick
Lieutenant 45th U.S. Infantry

Approved
O Brown
Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols.
Asst. Comr.


Transcription Notes:
I had a hard time deciphering the different signatures, even after consulting the field staff office list (https://transcription.si.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/fb_va_staff_022620211.pdf). I could not identify the second signature. I think the first part of the "Q.M.D.O" acronym at the end stands for Quartermaster, but I'm not sure what the "D.O." part stands for, so I left the acronym in place. For Paul Hambrick's signature, the Staff List says he was the Subassistant Commissioner from May 1867 to Dec 1868 and Assistant Superintendent of Schools from Jan-Apr 1869, but I don't think the title says Superintendent or Commissioner - it looks more like Lieutenant to me, which fits better with the US Infantry part of the title. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-09-11 18:03:02 Please do not spell out abbreviations or acronyms. Per TC instructions, transcribe exactly as written, including punctuation. D.O. is Disbursing Officer ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-09-12 08:03:09