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Washington, D.C.
May 29th 1865
C 2 (R.F. & A.L.) 1865

Colton, John J.
Maj. Pay Master U.S.V.

Would like appointment as Superintendent of Schools in connection with this Bureau.

Is a graduate of Amherst College, class of 1855, since been a teacher in Lowell High School.

Refers to Gen. J.C. Caldwell, Rev. John L. Graves, who were classmates in College. Also refers to Hon R. Baxter M.C. from Vermont.

Recd B.R.F. & A.L. May 30, 1865