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[red ink] 1873 A.A.G. Hq, of the Army

Endorsement on Board of Survey on 1 set of Officers Quarters and public and private Property destroyed by fire at Ft. Stockton, Texas, Jany 27, 73 for which 1st Lt. M. L. Courtney 25 Inf A.A. Gen is responsible (JHB100 DT 73) 1 enclosure Recd back from Adjt Genl of the Army April 26 73 with the following endorsements. Endorsement dated War Dept. A.G.O. Mar 14, 1873. Respectfully referred to the Q.M. Genl and Chief of Ord. for [?re....?] in regard to so much of the within relates to their respective Departments. To be returned. (Sgd. E. D. Townsend, Adjt. Genl. Endorsement dated [?] G O. April 1, 1873

Respectfully returned to the Adjutant Genl. of the Army. I recommend that Lt. Courtney be authorized to draft the following QM Stores from his rations as recommended by the Board. 2 pair Tongs, 2 Fire Shovels, 1 Globe Lantern, 1 Office Chair, 1 Iron Bunk, 2 Blank Books & 1 Co. Morning Report Book. Regarding the names of the soldiers to whom Clothing has been issued I recommend that Lt. Courtney be directed to make an effort to ascertain to whom the clothing has been issued, and obtain receipts therefor, failing in this that he be allowed to drop the articles from his returns on furnishing satisfactory evidence that the Clothing had been issued. (Sgd) Meigs, Q M Genl Bvt. Maj. Genl, USA

Endorsement dated Ordnance Office, April 5, 1873 Respectfully returned to the Adjt. Genl with the recommendation that Lt. M. L. Courtney be authorized to [?draw?] the following Ordnance Stores from his returns as recommended by the Board of Survey and Dept. Commander, Viz 3 Canteens and Straps, 4 Haversacks, 5 Gunslings, ½ Gallon of Sperm Oil, 640 Metallic Cartridges, cal. 50, 1 Tin case & 2 Packing Boxes. One copy of Proceedings of Board of Survey has been retained in this Office and it is requested that action of the War Dept. be also communicated for file therewith. (Sgd) S. V. Benet, Major of Ordinance. Endorsement dated War Dept. A.G.O. April 8, 1873 Respectfully submitted to the Actg. Sect of War, inviting attention to the 7th & 8th endorsement. (Signed) E. D. Townsend, A.Genl

Endorsement dated War Dept. April 12 11873 Respectfully returned to the Adjutant General. The recommendation of the Q.M. Genl and of the Chief of Ordnance are approved. By Order of the Secy. of War(Sgd) Oscar A Mack, Maj & Bvt Col U.S.A.

Endorsement dated War Dept. A.G.O. April 15 1873 Respectfully returned thro Div. Hq to to [sic] the Comdg Genl