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Head Quarters Post & Defense
Memphis June 24th 1865

My Dear General

It is some time since I last heard from you. I have been thinking of late that I might make myself more useful in the Freedmens Dept than where I am now - I have always taken a deep interest in the freedmen of the country & believe that with my experience in organizing & commanding colored troops - my knowledge of the character - condition of that people, [[strikethrough]]that[[/strikethrough]] I could make myself useful to them & to the country

Now why cannot I get an order to report to Gen Howard & be assigned to duty say in the state of Texas

You can do me a great favor by using your influence in getting me in that Department - Pardon me General

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10-18-2021: Transcribed per guidelines and marking for review