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0770 Military Department, Howard University, COMMANDANT'S OFFICE, Washington, D. C., Nv. 27 1869. Genl. Whittelsey, AAA Genl. B.R.F. & A.L. General: I have the honor to inform you that James. H. smith the person assigned to duty as Watchman by S.O. 176, C.S. B.R.F. & A.L. has declined the position. As this duty is such as to require immediate and constant attention, and as Cadet Serg't. T. W. Bronaugh, Medical Student has been properly recommended for this vacancy I would respectfully request that he be appointed, from this date. Very Respectfully, Your ob't. Servant, M. C. Wilkinson, Ret. Capt. U.S.A. Inspecting Officer.