This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
Fall River Aug 16,/65 Col. O Brown Assist. Commissioner of Freedmans Bureau Richmond Va Dear Sir I have been employed for the last two years in the freed mens Dept. N.C. under Capt. Horace James my engagement terminated at my own request the first of June last, at an interview with the officers of the Freedmens Ass. N. York yesterday. I made Brown my wish to go South again It was suggested that I apply to you. Mr Hawkins see if the Association kindly