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see what can be done to give me my just rights.

I have been referred from one clerk and office to another, until I am almost in despair of ever having a final decision.

I take the liberty of sending you a copy of endorsement of the President, to show you that I have some claim to consideration.

Very respectfully
Your obt sert

A Burwell

Copy  Executive Mansion
April 19, 1871

I knew Mr A Burwell during the war, and believe him to be and to have been a truly loyal man.  His position as a loyal citizen was so strongly taken that the Rebels all acknowledged his loyalty

signed (U.S. Grant.