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Office A. A. Q. M. Bureau R. F. & A. L. 
Selma Alabama March 4th 1867

May Genl Wager Swayne
Asst Comr B. R. F. A. L
Comdg Sub. Dist of Ala 
Montgomery Ala  

General
I have the honor most respectfully to ask leave of absence for twenty days that I may proceed to my home in Rhode Island to attend to very important private business

Hoping to receive your favorable consideration

I remain General 
Very respectfully 
Your obedient servant
Joseph Groves
Brvt. Capt V.R Corps and 
A.A.Q.M. B.R.F & A. Lands

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