[begin handwritten text] H.H. [end handwritten text] Quartermaster General's Office, Washington, D. C. [begin handwritten text] Dec 27th [end handwritten text] 1865. [begin handwritten text] Sir. In compliance with your letter of November 20th 1865, you will herewith enclosed find copy of letter dated December 8th 1865. informing you of the transmittal of your Affidavit. Very Respectfully. You Ob'dt. Serv't. [stamped signature] Alex T. Perry Col. Q. M. Dep't. & Brev't, Brig. Gen'l. Afs. Surg. R. B. McKee. 1st Del. Cav. Delaware City. Del. [end handwritten text]