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Washington DC June 14th 1865 General Sir One object I had in calling on you a few days ago was to request of you a favor. Since the expiration of my term of service, I have been a clerk to Major C.W. Wingard, Paymaster. I expect, however, in a short time to be out of this situation owing to the reduction of the Army. General, in the organization of your new Department, have you not a position you can give to one who has served his Country for over nine years? I can show creditable testimonials from my late Commanding officers with regard to the ability with which I have discharged the duties of ass't adjt General and Topographical officer. Trusting you will favorably consider my request. I have the honor to remain, General Respectfully your obed't serv't James P. Seville P.O. Box 662. Major Gen. O.O. Howard Commdg Bureau of Freedmen
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The last name is clearly Seville. The clerk on the previous page marks his initials J.P. Th]