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Rock Island, Illinois
May 15th 1866.

Major General O. O. Howard,
Commissioner of Freedmens Bureau
Washington D.C.

General:

In conformity with Sp. Orders No 201. A.G.O. dated Washington D.C. May 1st 1866 (just received) I have the honor to report for assignment for duty.

From the enclosed letter from Wm Prescott Probate Judge of Sangamon County Ills. to Hon S. M. Calem M.C. through whom I intended to apply for a position in the Freedmens Bureau; you may perceive, that I am aquainted some, with the Military laws, Cittg on Contracts etc; and I should be happy, if it might be any use use to the government.  

Very respectfully
Your most obedient Servant
J. Amrein Captain
V.R.C.