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the Freedman's Bureau.  From what I have learned of him as an efficient officer, and Christian gentleman, I believe him to be the "right whose in the right place."
As it is probable that my Regiment will be mustered out of the service before long, I offer my services to the Freeman Bureau, Department of the Government. As I have received no information concerning the policy that will be adopted, or the Agencies by which such policy will be executed; of course I can ask for no particular office or position. 
If you or others, who shall control the appointments in this department, shall by inquiry or otherwise deem me qualified for one of honor, responsibility, and profit; I hereby promise fidelity, and industry.
I have been induced to submit to you this request, from a desire to contribute so far as I can to the elevation; physically, intellectually and morally of the Freedman. 
If I do not succeed in my object, I will cheerfully acquiesce, and watch with prayerful interest the progress of the mighty work which Providence is making and before us.