Document 01

Pay Dept. District of Ky Cincinnati O. Feby 24" 1884.

Major. Jim W. Fell Pvt. USA

Sir:

Enclosed find my check on Apl. [illegible] Wm. [illegible] -- amt. $319.94

For amt of stoppages I [contacted?] in your [fons?] from 14" Ill Conty. and 65" Ind Infy. as for statement enclosed [humith?] You will then send me a 2 ct for the amt. and oblige me It was impossible for me to make the stoppages in your [favors?] upon the [Roads?] for reasons stated upon the statement.

I also send you the stoppage notices made out by yourself. so that you can [illegible] them and [illegible] out now my for those who now not [present?]

I am.

Yours very Respectfully Irving T. Ballard Pay. Mr. USA