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Raleigh N.C. May 28th 1866
To 
Maj Genl Ruger General
Having no employment and whishing something to do. Have concluded to apply to you. Learning that you have control of the "Freedmen's Bureau" thought you may have employment of some kind for a brother soldier. I was mustered out of the U.S. service last Sept after serving about four and half years-

Hoping to hear from you favorably I remain Genl most Respectfully your obedient servant &c
Wm H. Martin
(Late Maj 97th Pa. Eds.
Box 38. R.O. Raleigh N.C.