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Washington City DC
May 27th 1865

My Dear General
I herewith enclose you a letter from Maj. W Penn Clarke of Iowa as Paymaster in the Army who desires the appointment of Asst Commissioner &c  He is a gentleman concerning whom the Hon Mr Wilson and myself spoke to you.

I sincerely hope you may find it convenient, to ask his appointment or detail to that duty. I am