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Col S. Thomas

 Adjt Genl HdQrs: of the Army

         City of New York N. Y.

Alexandria Va.

                                                                                                1 Jan 1859

Colonel

             I have the honour to report that my address for the current month will be AArlington, Near Alexandria Va.@

                                                I am very respy your ObtServt

                                                                                R E Lee BtCol

                                                                                LtCol 2 Cavy