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Montgomery Ala January 20th 1869 [[image: National Archives rubber stamp]] Col Edwin Beecher Bvt Lt Col U.S.V and Asst Commr &c State of Ala. Bu R F & AL Montgomery Ala Colonel; I have the honor to state that I am informed that Mr I.H. Emery — clerk Bu RF & AL. State of Ala — is about to tender his resignation as such. I take this opportunity in respectfully requesting that I be considered as an applicant for the position — should his resignation be accepted. Hoping this will receive your favorable consideration. I am Colonel. Very Respectfully
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