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State of Alabama,
BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABANDONED LANDS,
Montgomery, Ala., June 2nd, 1868.

Major General O. O. Howard,
Commissioner &c,
Washington D.C.

General:

I have the honor to apply for the appointment of Mr. A. J. Applegate, as Agent of the Bureau for assignment to duty in the Sub District of Eufaula, at a salary of One Hundred Dollars ($100.) per month to take effect June 1. 1868.

Mr. Applegate is a gentleman of unquestionable merit.

Very Respectfully,
Your Ob't Servant
O. L. Shepherd 
Capt 15th Infy. Major USA
A A A G.