Enfield N.H. Jan 13th 1864

Sir,

I herewith transmit a Copy of Special Order No. 580 from War Dept, and request a Certificate of the time of my last payment.

I will state that I was last paid by your order for the months of May, June, July, and August, 1863, which was noted on my leave of absence.

                                                       Very respectfully
                                                       Your abt servt
                                                       Calvin Shedd

Major Dwight Bannister
                   P.M. U.S.A.
                  Hilton Head
                   S.C.