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0650 New York City Feb. 21st 1866 Maj Gen'l O.O. Howard Chief of Freedmen's Bureau Washington D.C. Gen'l I respectfully request to be detailed for duty in the Freedmens Bureau. I was relieved from duty at Fort Porter Buffalo N.Y. Dec 1865 and ordered to report to the Adj't Gen'l USA. for orders. I have been awaiting orders for nearly three months I dislike idleness and am anxious to get on duty once more and therefore ask your consideration in the matter. I am very Respectfully Your obt servt F. UH. Kendrick Capt. Veteran Reserve Corps. P.O. Address Box. 2842. N.Y. City