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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

Transcription Notes:
Transcribers: Please note that the abbreviation shown is & and &c rather than + and +c; it stands for "etc."; [[image: National Archives rubber stamp]] -- Beth