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Littleton Maine Aug. 13th 1866 [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard Washington D.C. General I have the honor to state that since writing you a few days since soliciting your influence, I have come to the conclusion, upon the urgent advice of my friends to make an application for a 2d Lieutenancy in the new Veteran Reserve Corps. If you feel at liberty to use your influence for me at Washington, I shall esteem it a favor. [[strikethrough]] ennil [[/strikethrough]] I am General Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Eben Crosby Late 2d Lieut. V.R.C.