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0823 Philadelphia Penna Dec 15th 1865 Maj. Genl. O. O. Howard Commission of Bureau of Freedmen Sir I have the honor most respectfully to ask to be placed on duty in your Department. I am at present, in compliance with G.O. No 165 A.G.O. and S.O. No 293, Hd. Qrs. Dept of Washington D.C. November 27th 1865, awaiting Order's at my home. I would much rather however have something more to do, therefor I ask to be placed on duty in your department hoping this will meet with your favor I am Genl your most obedient W H Lancashire 2nd Lt. Co "J" 12th Regt V.R.C. 1410 Brown St. Phila.
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