I was honored this morning with your Letter of the 10th: inst. the enclosed recommendations Shall be duly attended to.

The List of proper characters to fill the existing military vacancies is maturing, and shall soon be submitted to you.

I transmit for your signature a Warrant for the Execution of the Sentence of the Court Martial on Samuel Ewing.

I have the honor to be / with profound respect / Your very obedt. servt