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Office. Bu. R. F and A Lands. 
Fayetteville April 9 1867
Cumberland County
North Carolina

Major Genl O.O. Howard U.S.A.
Commissioner Bu R F and A Lands
Washington D.C.

Genl
I would most respectfully request that my pay as Agent of Bureau of R. F and A Lands be increased to the sum of $150 per month. 

The expenses of living here is more than in any city of the North and I find it a very difficult matter to pay any current expense on my present pay. 

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your. Most. Obedient. Servant. 
Manchester W. Weld
Agent. Bu. R. F and A Lands. 
Cumberland. County. 
North Carolina