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St Louis Mo. July 23th Hon E. M. Stanton Secty of War Sir I have the honor to apply to you for some position in the Freedmens Bureau. As to my Ability to serve in that Dept. I would respectfully refer to A.S. Hartwell, late Bvt Brig Gen U.S. Vols. I served my Govt nearly throughout the war. first in the ranks of the 24th Mass Vols Infty and as an Officer in the 55th Mass Vols Col'd during their term of service. by conferring on me some office, you will receive my lasting Obligations. Please find enclosed a letter from Dr. W.G. Eliot. I have the honor to remain Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt. Wyllys Gannett Late 1st Lt 55th Mass Vols To Hon E. M. Stanton Secty of War