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Lester James Rev.
Hd Qrs. 15 AC
May 22, 1865

I hereby approve the within application of Chaplain James - Think him a suitable man to have a position as desired

John A. Logan
Maj Gen
Comdg

Applications

Genl
I sincerely recommend yo your favorable consideration the case of Chaplain James.

W.F. Clark, Brig Gen.

Respy referred to Bvt Maj Genl Fisk - I can have Chaplain James detailed in case you may wish to employ him.

O O Howard
MGC.

Hd Qrs Com Batt 310
32 Mo. Vol. Alexandria
May 22, 1865

Gen
Having known chaplain James well and been connected with him in the service for nearly three years, I take pleasure in stating on his behalf that his political proclivities and deep Christian sympathy for the Freedmen of the South, as well as his general & professional ability, eminently fit him for some position tending to ameliorate and elevate their [[strikethrough]] position [[/strikethrough]]
condition

I therefore cheerfully recommend him to your favorable consideration

A J Seay
Lt Col & Comdg.

Gen O.O. Howard
Freedmens 
Commissioner


Hd Qrs 1st Brig 1st Div 15th A.C. Alexia Va May 22, 1865

I heartily concur in the indorsement of Lt Colonel Seay.

W.B. Woods
Bvt Brig Gen comd


Head Quarters
1st Division 15 A.C.
Alexandria, Va.
May 22 1865

The recommendation of Lieut Col. Seay
is endorsed with pleasure by the Gen Comdg Div.

Thos. H. Wilson
AAAG
in absence of the Gen commanding.

Recd AGO F Bur Nash June 27th 65

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