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0791 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]]