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Washington, DC
Apr 13th.. 1866

Maj Genl OH. Howard Dear Sir

I have just returned from the grotto on a mission for the freedmen. of East Tennessee this object is to establish Churches and Schools houses I wanted to raise five hundred dollars for this purpose at Bristol Tennessee I luck about one hundred and eighty dollars. I was recommended to you by Capt. Shaw of the freedmens [[service and ?]] of New York City I have also a letter from Gov Brownlow Mr Greely and others who know me and the cause I represent this is to be a self sustaining institution free from all sectarian influence. we have had nothing done