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Office Asst Qr Master 232 G St., Washington Jan 22, 1866. General, My friend, Maj. Male, about whom I had the honor of speaking to you this morning, has decided to apply to you for a civil position, deeming it unlikely that any exception would be made in his case to the general rule of mustering out. I feel confident in recommending him as extremely reliable; and such an officer as you would have selected for your own staff in the field. In case a vacancy should occur, I should esteem it a great favor if Maj. Male could have a opportunity of applying in person, believing be would be his own best recommendation. I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your obedt servant C.W. Folsom Bvt. Maj and AQM Maj Gen O.O. Howard Commissioner Bureau R.F.+A.L.