US Presidency
1868

This application requires immediate decision, but before final action can be had thereon it is desired to have some official information as to the report of the commission above referred to. Accordingly, I have the honor to request that you will cause this Department to be furnished as early as possible with the information desired in the premises, and also with a copy of the report, if any has been made by the commission. Very respectfully, etc., GEORGE. W. McLELLAN, Second Assistant Postmaster-General. FEBRUARY 3, 1868. Referred to the General of the Army for report. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January, 29 1868. The Honorable SECRETARY OF: ED. SCHRIVER, Inspector-General