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0616 Head Quarters Detchmt log "US Col Troops Near Lavaca Texas Jan 15th 1866 Maj Gen O. H. Howard Commissioner Freedmens Bureau (Washington D.C. Sir Having been long connected with Colored Troops, and feeling a strong desire to promote the interests of the Colored Race among us, and believing the Freedmens Bureau a means to this end, I would respectfully forward my name a candidate for any position which you may see fit to assign me in Bureau. I entered the service in 14th Inf Vols in 1861. Served in this Regt until the occupation of Port Hudson La by Federal Troops when I identified myself with Colored Troops among whom I served since I am Sir Very Resp Your Obt. Servt A W Keene Capt. Comdg D. Co l09th USCT