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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, Sept 10th 1866.

Sir,
I must respectfully ask for an appointment, as clerk in your department. I have served in the army. Having entered as 2nd Lieut Aug 10th 1862 and was honorably discharged the service July 7th 1865 as Captain 25th N.Y. Vol. Cavalry. Since, I have been brevetted Major for gallant and meritorious services. I would also call your attention to enclosed letter from Hon. J.S. Morrill of Vt. as reference, to character, and qualifications.

I have the honor to be very 
respectfully Your Obt Servant
S.E. Chamberlin

To
Maj Genl O.O. Howard     
Commissioner of Freedmen Bureau
Washington D.C.

address No 500 E Street

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