Benj. Alvord, June 17, 1862

MAJOR: Herewith I inclose to you a copy of a letter from the AdjutantGenerals Office, dated the 21st of April, 1862, directed to me at Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., forwarding to me a commission of brigadiergeneral of volunteers, and directing me to report by letter to Brig.

him accordingly. Laecepted said appointment by letter to the AdjutantGeneral, dated the 16th of May. I arrived in this city on the 14th instant in part compliance with Special Orders, No. 89, from your office of the 29th ultimo. I turned over on the 6th instant (the day I received said order) all the remaining funds in my hands as paymaster, to Maj. Simeon Francis, paymaster, U. S. Army.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,