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April 17th 1871,
Rev Thomas Andrews:

Dear Sir:

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

I am directed by General Howard to reply to your letter of the 13th inst. that he cannot give you employment before July next and cannot make any promise for the future. He regrets this deeply; but the small appropriations compel him to reduce at every point and discharge many faithful clerks.

Very respectfully
(signed) E Whittlesey
AAA General.