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C. C. Willard.
Ebbitt House,
Washington, D. C., May 16th 1868

Maj. Gen. Howard

Dear Sir,
I accidentally met an old Army acquaintance as I left your office this morning, Major-Mann - I refer you to him for my moral character and status as a gentleman of honor and veracity

Respy. Your Obdt.
Servant
Robt K. Smith

I was Med. Director of the Corps d'Afrique all the time Maj. Mann was connected therewith.

R.K.S.

Transcription Notes:
Corps d'Afrique: The 1st Louisiana Native Guard (USA) was one of the first all-black regiments to fight in the Union Army during the American Civil War.