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Arlington Alexa P. O. Viga

1 July 1859

Col S. Thomas

    Adjt Genl HdQrs: of the Army

         City of New York  N. Y.

Colonel

I have the honour to report that the leave of absence heretofore granted me has been extended four months by S. Order No. 104 of the 14 ulto: from the Adjt Genls office War Dept.

My address for the current month will be AArlington Alexa P. O. Viga@

I am very respy

        Your obtservt

R E Lee BtCol

LtCol 2 Cavy