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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Middle Island New York August 11th 1865 Maj Gen O. O. Howard Commr Bureau Refugees, etc. General. I have the honor to apply for an Extension, for ten days, of the leave of absence granted me on the 29th ult, the farther respite from duty, asked for, being necessary for the full recovery of my health. I have the honor to be General, Very respectfully Your obedient servant Fred. W. Owen Please address me Care Lester Smith Esq Medford Station (near Patchogue) Long Island N.Y.
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