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[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

West Point July 4th/67

Maj. General Wager Swayne
Dear Sir,
Permit me a chronicle to you a few lines in regards to my school. Which I am proud to say that so far as I can learn  satisfaction has been given, but I am not satisfied with the way I have been treated. C.W. Buckley. Has only paid me $125.00 up to this time. I came here moneyless and for the last 2 months have not had enough to eat. & He does not answer any of my letters. Why he treats me thus I cannot tell. I am now out of provisions and any means whatever to procure any. I would take it as a great favor if you would see him in refference to this matter. & spur him up a little. For I am compelled to have some