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to the asst. commissioners for an appointment in the Bureau. I write you to know if you can give me an appointment in your Department.
I have good Recommendations from Generals Curtis, Deans and Mann, who were patients at the Hospital, whom I regard as personal friends, but I don't deem it necessary to send them.
Feeling deeply interested in the poor Freedmen.
I hope you will give me an appointment.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdnt. Servant.
A.S. Billingsley
Late Chaplain U.S.A.