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May I hope General that you will extend my request favorable consideration, and that I may be favored with a reply, should you deem me worthy of one.

With high regard,
Your Ob't Serv't
Jno. W. Whitten.
1st Lieut. U.S.A.

Maj. Genl. O.O. Howard U.S.A.
Washington D.C.

[[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. WASHINGTON. REC'D DEC 20 1869 [[/stamp]]