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March the 12. 1867 Elmira N.Y Major Gen O.O. Howard Dear Sir allow me to draw your atention for a moment as I am going to ask you to assist one armed Soldier on if there is any chanch in geting a commision in the Fredmens bureau As I have Lost my rite arm during this Late War I was requested By Capt. Chandlor wh is Employed in theh Bureau at this Present time