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not well earn a livelihood, unless I am favored to some extent by the Government: I hope that if you cannot grant, you will at least not wholly disregard my petition. I remain you obedient servant Thomas D. McCaskey Camden Wilcox Co Ala Sept 23d 1867 Sir Mr McCasky is a young man of exemplary habits, has been true to his country when it was considered treasonable to be true to the flag of his country, and is, in my judgement, deserving of your confidence, and I cheerfully and respectfully recommend him to your favorable consideration J.H. Burdick Late Capt U.S.V. Maj Gen W Swayne Montgomery Ala