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List in question furnished me certainly does read $85 50/100 (and not $88 50/100) it being entered also in my "Register of Claims" as reading $85 50/100. I must confess my inability to determine how I came to perpetrate such an error unless indeed the sum of $88 50/100 had in some way fastened itself in my mind as a sort of stereotyped amount allowed in quite a number of the cases settled by me.
Nothing is left me then, Colonel, but to express the hope that my present communication may be transmitted to the Treasurer of the U. States with a favorable endorsement from the Adjt. Genl. of the Army, suggesting that the $3.00 in excess may be again deposited to my credit with the Asst. Treas. at New York.
I have the honor to be Colonel
Very resp'y y'r obed't serv't
Geo. Gibson
Maj. 5th Inf. D.O.

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 17. '76
Mr. R.J. Hays
Jackson, Tenn.
Sir;
I enclose herewith blank affidavit which may be filled out by the witnesses of Henry Clay Co. "C" 44. C.T. in case he be unable to bring said witnesses with him, although it is preferred that they should come. Their exact place of residence must be stated on the affidavit (which must be made before the Clerk of the County Court) and they must be able to swear positively to Clay's Co. & Regt.
Very respectfully
Geo. Gibson
Maj. 5th Inf. D.O.

(Indorsement) Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 18. '76
Respectfully returning through the Adjt. Genl. of the Army to the Hon 2nd Auditor of the Treasury the papers in the case of Alexander Fife Co. A 3. H.A. inviting attention to the enclosed statements of Rosetta Fife, Enson Brown and Rose Southold [[(Allcill)?]]
Geo. Gibson
Maj. 5th Inf. D.O.

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 19. '76
Captain James McMillan
3rd Ant'y C.D.O.
Captain;
In compliance with your request of the 8th inst. I have the honor to inform you that your check No. 4690 in favor of Wm M. Biddle for $150 25/100 in settlement of his [[?]]

of July 1875 was placed on the 16th inst. in the Carlisle Deposit Bank, Carlisle, Pa. to be forwarded thence to the Asst. Treas. U.S. at New York for payment.
Very resp'y y'r obed't serv't
Geo. Gibson
Maj. 5th Inf. D.O.

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 19. '76
Adjutant General U.S.A.
Washington D.C.
Sir;
I have the honor to report my balance of public funds on deposit and in hand at the close of the week ending Saturday Feb. 19. 1876 as follows:
With the Asst. Treas. U.S. at New York  $72116.11 
With the 1st Nat. Bank, Memphis, Tenn.  11222.28 
Total amount  $83338.39 
Very resp'y y'r obed't serv't
Geo. Gibson
Maj. 5th Inf. D.O.

Certificate of deposit for $290.62 (deposited Jan. 31. '76 to credit of U.S. rec'd back Mar. 7. '76 from Sec'y of Treas'y on acct of error. Amended account current for January '76 sent accordingly.

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 21. 76
Captain James McMillan
3rd Anty. C.D.O.
Captain;
I have the honor to transmit herewith vouchers in settlement of the following accounts for the month of February 1876
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| To whom | For what | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| William M. Biddle | Services | $125. |
| Edward Fehey | Services | 40. |
| John Overton Jr. | Rent | 18. |
Very resp'y y'r obed't serv't
Geo. Gibson
Maj. 5th Inf. D.O.

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 21. '76
Major A.K. Arnold, 6th Cav. D.O.
New Orleans, La.
Major;
In compliance with instructions from the A.G.O. of the 15th inst. I have the honor to transmit herewith my check No. 2058 on the Asst. Treas. U.S. at New York for $211 80/100 together with extracts from "List" & "Confidential" and discharge certificate in the case of Christopher Columbus late Pvt Co. C. 80. C.T.
Please sign and return enclosed receipts
Very respectfully yr obedt servt 

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