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Arlington, near Alexa VA 31 July 1858 
Major Irwin McDowell Asst Adjt Genl HdQrs: of the Army West Point N. Y. 
Major 
I have the honour to report that my address for the month of August next will be Arlington near Alexandria VA. 
I remain very respy your obtservt 
RELeeBtCol LtCo12 Cavy 
On the reverse: 
Arlington, near Alexa VA. 31 July 1858 
BtColRELee LtCo12 Cavy 
Reports his address for the month of Aug 1858