Accepting appointment as Ord. Sergt at Fort Arbuckle C.N.
Recd Sept 20 / 54
Fort Gibson Cherokee Nation
September 2nd 1854
Sir
Having this day been informed by Major George Andrews 7th Infantry that he had received my appointment as Ordnance Sergeant for the Post of Fort Arbuckle C.N. sometime in June last I have the honor herewith to forward my acceptance of said appointment.