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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, Abandoned Lands,
Washington, March 16th 1867.

Mr. A.C. Tyree.
Steeles Bluff, Alabama.

Sir:
I am directed by Major General Howard to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th instant, and to inform you that at present there is no vacancy to which you can be appointed.
Your application has been placed on file and will receive due attention whenever any vacancy shall occur.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant
Fred. Wooster Owen
Chief Clerk B.R.F. & A.L.