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NARA 393 New Berne Aug 11 1865 Lt Col D.E. Clapp Raleigh, N.C. Col I have the honor to request your influence in obtaining a position in the "Freedmen's Bureau" Presuming on a former acquaintance with you in the 2nd Brig 3d Div 18 A.C. under the immaculate "Draper" I ask the favor. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt J.J. Scruggs 1st Lieut 3rd U.S.C.T.