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Branch Office
Freedman's Savings & Trust Co.
Newbern, N. C. January 6. 1869.

To
Asst. Commissioner, State of North Carolina,
Sir: -
I would respectfully solicit at your hands the appointment to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools at this point. 

I would briefly state my qualifications for the place as follows: -

A liberal education at Harvard University, endorsed by the degree of "Master of Arts."

Experience as a teacher in Schools-

A residence of nearly five years in this city, with a full knowledge of the wants of this section in the matter of schools; and an influence among the colored people, based on a two years' occupancy of the position of Cashier of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Co's Branch Office in this city-

Respectfully referring you to the endorsements accompanying this application, I remain

Very respectfully yours
[[signature]] C. A. Nelson, Cashier [[/signature]] .