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Phila  Aug 28 1865

Maj. Gen'l Howard

Dear Genl
Having had the pleasure of meeting you upon many pleasant occasions, in Phil'a and Boston I have taken the liberty of addressing you a few lines of enquiry in relation to your important department hoping that you may find an opportunity of answering. 

Are you in need of Male or female laborers among the Freedmen as teachers and spiritual instructors?  if so where do they apply for appointment?

The Rev. W.L. Mather of Andover Mass a most self sacrificing