War Department
Provost Marshal General's Office,
Washington, D. C., November 2, 1863

Brig. Gen. P. T. WASHBURN,
Adj. and Ins. Gen., woodstock, Vt.

General: -- I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communications of the 29th ult., in regard to the alleged deficiencies of the State of Vermont. The statement, as to the deficiency, was based upon the old records, in my office, and has been corrected.

Regretting this unintentional error

I have the honor to be, Sir,,
Very respectfully, Your obed't servant,
JAMES B. FRY,
Provost Marshal General.