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Elmira N.Y. Feby 28, 1866 Maj Genl Howard Com Bureau Ref. Freedmen & Abandoned lands General- In compliance with Special order No 85- Dated War Dept. Adjt Genl Office Washington Feby 24th 1866, I have the honor to report (by letter) to you for duty Very Respectfully, James W. Parks Lt Vet. Res. Corps
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