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Latrobe Pa August 19./65
Gen. O. O. Howard Commissioner Freedmens Bureau
Dear Sir, Will you be kind enough to send me circulars and other public documents - issued in your department? I desire to post myself in regards to the working of your Bureau. I feel much interested in the welfare of the Freedmen. 
I wrote you a few days ago in regard to my willingness to take work in your department, if you had any for me; but I suppose you have none to offer at this time. I have been Chaplain in the Army and have had experience among the Negroes in Va around Richmond, Petersburg, and Lynchburg. 
I am Your Obedient Servent
John C. High