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Fort Wayne near Detroit, Mich. March 8, 1868. Maj Genl. O. O. Howard U.S.A. Commissioner Bureau R. F. & A. L. General, In obedience to S.O. No 52 Hd. Qurs of the Army, A.G.O. Washington, March 2, 1868 (an official copy of which I have this day received from Reg'al Hd Qurs.) which directs me to respond by letter to you for assignment to duty in the bureau R.F. & A.L., I have the honor to respond as directed. Respectfully, Garrick Mallery Capt 43d Infty Bvt. Maj. U.S.A.
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