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West Liberty Ohio Co. W.Va.
August 8th. 1865

Gen O.O. Howard: -
Sir,
I have the honor to apply to you for information as to whether you have an Educational Department in your Bureau, and, if so, whether this would be a probability of my obtaining a situation in it should I present myself with satisfactory recommendations.

What are some of the duties of a Commissioner an are these appointments yet to be made?

I entered the service nearly three years ago in the 12th W. Va. Inf. and served to the close of the war - holding the rank of Major when mustered - out and am a teacher by profession. I feel a great interest in your bureau and if encouraged will made an application for a situation in it.

Any information you may communicate will be gratefully received. 
I am, very respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant
W.A.Smiley

P.S My P.O. is same as above. 

Transcription Notes:
Ohio County is in West Virginia :D