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Wilmington N.C. 7th May 1867 Bvt. Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles Colonel 40th U.S. Infty. Asst. Comr. Bureau of R.F. & A.L. of N.C. General I have the honor to request that my salary as Clerk in the Office of the Supt. So. Dist. N.C. Bu. R. F. & A.L. be raised from one hundred to one hundred and twenty-five dollars per month. As I am the only Clerk in this Office, my duties are generally of a very ardous nature, and my time pretty constantly employed; necessary expenses are in this place, very heavy indeed, and I therefore most respectfully, and earnestly request that this application will meet your approval. I am General Most respectfully Your obedient servant. H.H. Walton Clerk Office Supt. &c.