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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
Claim Division.
Washington, D.C., May 21st, 1868
Bvt. Brig. Genl. E. Whittlesey
A. Adjutant General,
General: 
I have the honor to apply for an appointment as Clerk in this Bureau, to take effect from the date of the expiration of my term of service as Private Co. "E" 4th U.S. Artillery- June 22nd 1868.
I am, General,
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant
Bernard Scheitlin
Clerk.