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War Department Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington Aug 27th 1867 Major Genl. Wager Swayne Asst. Comr. Alabama Montgomery Ala General: Genl. Howard directs me to enquire whether you would require an order from these Hd. Qrs. detailing Capt. Gillette for duty with this bureau provided you have a vacancy. He desires also to know whether you are in need of another clerk at your Headquarters - Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant A.P. Ketchum A.A.A. Genl 450 12th Ph A Tracy