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1113 Philadelphia. Pa. Aug 16th 1865 To the Hon. Edw. M. Stanton Sec. of War. Dr. Sir. I have the honor to apply for a position as Teacher in the Freedman's Schools or a Commission in the Twenty-fifth Army Corps. I have served twenty three months in "Battery C, 2d Penna. Vet. Artillery", and was discharged on the 7th inst. in accordance with "Special Order, No 390, War Dept. A.G.O. July 22-1865" (Washington D.C) There was a slight error in the Order, as you will perceive by this communication. Trusting that you will send me an early and a favorable answer, I have the honor to be Respectfully Your Obt Servt George H. Francis No 1728 Rittenhouse St Philadel Pa.