TREASURY DEPARTMENT, SECOND AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
Division Deceased Soldiers, August 1st, 1864.
Col. W. H. FOWLER:
SIR--I have examined the proofs of a work intended by you, as the Agent of the State of Alabama, to facilitate the settlement of Claims of Deceased Officer and Soldiers. It has been prepared by you with great labor and ability, and I feel satisfied will meet the requirements of the representatives of the deceased and their agents in the preparation of such claims, and avoid the numerous suspensions for defect under the Regulations of this Office.
T. CALVERT,
Chief Div. Dec'd Soldiers.
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