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Jacksonville Fla. 1866 Oct 20 From J. Cory Jr To Maj Gen O.O. Howard Sec R.F. A.A. Hon. and dear Sir I succeeded in borrowing a compass and this morning I bough one or rather a theodolite for $100. I shall be happy to survey for the Freedmen whom Gen Ely or any others send to Florida Please send my Commission from Pres. Church and letters which I sent in my last. May the Almighty prosper you Jonathan Cory Jr