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War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C. Sep 10th 1874 Captain David H. Brotherton, 5th U. S. difantry, Fort d eavenworth Kansas. @aptain: Referring to Par. 5 Special Orders no 197 Mar Department adjutant General's office, September 8. 1874- I have the honor to inform you that the special instructions heretigore communicated to dient. Quintin Campbell, 5th Infantry, relative to his duties as disbusing officer Freedmens Branch, will govern you in the performance of your duties as such Drabusling officer. Very respectfully your obedients servant 6242 R. adjutanh General