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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