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Newark, N.J. Oct 10 / 65
Genl Howard
Freedman's Bureau
Sir,
Understanding that you are in want of efficient, intelligent men in Georgia whose Union principles are beyond suspicion, and being at present out of employment and means, with a large family, I make this application to you for some situation where I could render acceptable services, sufficiently remunerative to support my family.
I am past 50, but my health is and always has been sound; neither have I lost any activity or vigor, either of body or mind; I am a good accountant and bookkeeper, having had 30 years experience in