War Department
                                       Washington City

Hon. Revedy Johnson
Washington City

Sir:
Mrs Mary E. Surratt, now on trial before a Military
Commission in this city, has expressed a desire to
secure your services as her Counsel.

By applying at this office, you can procure a pass
to see her.

                             Very Resectfully
                             Your Obt Servant
                             H. L. Burnett
                             Bvt Col. & Judge Advocate