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Clinton N.Y.
Jan. 7. 1867.

Rev. J. W. Alvord

Dear Bro.
We have been informed thro a friend from Conn. that you have been somewhat engaged in finding homes for the Freedmen & women in Washington. Presuming that we are correctly informed, I make application to you.

My wife is very much in need of a good house servant, one who is a good cook & is able to do fine ironing. We