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Green Oct. 4./65. Gen. O.O. Howard, Dr Sir: I see by the papers that you have charge of the Freedmen's Department. Perhaps you may think it strange, but if you can give me a good berth, I should like to come out there this winter to teach, or to write. I have been in the habit of teaching, constantly, for winters, till within 3 years. You know something of my capabilities, as you will remember coming to scool to me in 1835. My health is good, and for the winter season, I should be pleased to come out there, or perhaps, for a longer time. I suppose you may be some