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Tompkinsville Ala Oct 10th 1865 Major Chas. A Miller & A.A.A.G. Major I received your letter tonight saying I had been recommended to you as the "right sort of man for the superintendency of Bureau of Freedmen for this District" I fear my friends that recommended me to so important trust have overstated my qualifications, but sir, if appointed I will do my duty to the very best of my ability, but of course you understand I am a perfect novice at that business I am Major Very Respectfully Your obt Servt, A.J. Pierce Maj 6th Ills Cav Comdg Detcht