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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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