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0990 New Bloomfield Pa August 28th 1867 Maj. Genl O. O. Howard Comr. Bureau, Re.F. & A. L. Washington, D.C. General I have the honor to ask an appointment in the Bureau. As Sub Asst Comr I was late 2nd Lieut 15th V.R.C. and served in the Bureau in the state of Virginia from January 1866 to August 1866 and then in Texas to 2nd of February 1867, when I resigned on account of Ill health. I have now recovered my health and should be pleased to have an appointment if practicable. Very respectfully Your obt servant Lemuel K Morton New Bloomfield Perry County Pa.