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West Point Lee. Co Iowa
October 3d 1865

Brig. Gen. Swayne
Asst. Comm'r. Freedmen's Bureau

Sir:
By enclosed document from Gen. Howard I am referred to you for information regarding application made by me on Sept. 20th / 65 for a position on Medical Staff of Freedmen's Bureau. I am willing to comply with conditions in enclosure, and shall await your orders.
Very Respectfully
Your ob't Servant
G. A. Kuechen
late Surgeon 154th. Ill. Infty

P.O. Address
West Point
Lee Co
Iowa

Transcription Notes:
Gustavus A Kuechen - G A Kuechen is an Asst. Commissioner, not Commander, thus, not Commd'r.