[page 1] Office Surg in Chief Relay House May 15th 1865 Lt Col. Samuel B. Laurence A.A.G. Mid. Dept. 8th A.C. Col. I have the honor to request permission to visit Balto. City for ten (10) hours for the following reason to attend to important private business. I am very Respct. Your Obt. Serv. R.B. McKee Asst. Surg. 1st Del. Cav. Thu. Surg. in Chief 1st Sep. Brig. 8th A.C. and Brig. Hd. Quarter [page 1 break] [page 2] Office Surg. in Chief Relay House Md. May 15th 1865 -------- McKee Robt. B. Asst Surg. 1st Del Cav -------- Application to visit Balto. City for ten (10) hours on important private business. ------- [page 2 break]