"John A. Logan,
"Major-General Commanding."
"By R. R. Townes, Lieutenant-Colonel and A. A. G."
"Head-quarters 17th Army Corps,
"Before Atlanta, Ga., August 17, 1864.
"Approved and strongly recommended. This man has proved himself a trusty scout, and has been of great service.
"[Signed for Major-General Blair.]
"A. J. Alexander, A. A. G."
"Head-quarters Army and Dep't of Tennessee,
"August 17, 1864.
"Respectfully forwarded.