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0768 Carrolton Mo Nov 16th 1869 His Excellency U. S. Grant President of the United States [[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]] Sir I ask a favor if its possible providing there is a vacancy in the Freedmans Hospital I was a Private Soldier in the late war and was detailed By A. J. Smith Maj. Gen. Com 16th Army Corps as Surgeon Freedmens Hospital in Selma Ala. and was compelled me to serve, for private pay, until I received a Blood Poison and am not yet able to do a Country Practice I can give you good references as to my Moral Character and ability Hoping you will consider this favorably I remain Very Respectfully Your obt Servt N C williams