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Buffalo N.Y. Jan. 20, 1866 Major General O.O. Howard U.S. Army Washington D.C. General I have the honor to make application to be assigned to duty in the Freedmen's Bureau! Having been on mustering duty with Major H.B. Judd. U. S. A. of Wilmington, Del. I would respectfully refer you to him for recommendation. I am, General Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt. Robert P. Gardner Captain, 1st Regt. Vet. Res. Corps