Pages [2]-[4] blank. Order to report for service. Printed on blue paper. Athenaeum copy completed in manuscript: Confederate States, Navy Department. [Richmond Mar 30] 186[3]. Sir: Proceed to [Alexandria, La.] and report to [Commander Thos W. Brent, C.S.N.,] for [the command of the new gun boat, nearly completed, at Shrieveport [sic], La.]. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, [Jno. K[?] Mitchell, By command of the] Secretary of the Navy. [Lieutenant Commtg[?], C.M. Fauntleroy] C.S. Navy [Richmond, Va.] [Reported Alexandria, April 19th 1863--Proceed to Shreveport Thos. W. Brent, Commdr C.S.A.], Purchase; Bromfield Fund; Dec. 5, 1913; 71890.