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Treasury Department Bureau of Statistics Dec. 31 1866. Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard Dear Sir: The Bearer, Mr Edw. Derrick, has long been known to me, and was for several years a pupil of mine in The Union Academy of this city. I can recommend as in every respect a worthy, capable, and reliable young man. As he is now seeking employment, I take pleasure in recommending him to your favorable consideration. He is willing to take a position which would require him to go out of the city. Yours respectfully Z. Richards