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State of Alabama,
BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABANDONED LANDS,
Montgomery Ala, July 11th 1868.

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

General:
I have the honor to apply for the appointment of Mr John L. Stelzig, as Agent in the Bureau, for assignment to duty in Sumter County Ala, at a salary of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month, to date July 20. 1868.

Very Respectfully
Your ob't Servant
O. L. Shepherd
Col and Bvt Brig Gen USA
Asst Commissioner.

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