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Washington April 29th 71 Maj General O. O. Howard Sir I went to the War Department at 9 am, hoping to find you there. My ignorance has caused me to apply at the wrong place. I concluded as a stranger would, that the "War Department" was all in the same Building or near thereto. As it now too late in the day to meet an engagement at 9 am, I respectfully ask the privilege of calling on you at 9 am on Monday 1. May. Excuse my ignorance of the place of business. Very respectfully Your obt servt A. Burwell