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Berlin, Mass Sept. 21st Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard General: I have the honor to request that my leave of absence may be extended to thirty days. My father is dead, and I have duties to attend to which will require more time; and render it necessary that I should make this application I am General, Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Josiah Q. Crosby (Address Berlin, Mass.)