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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Freedmen's Hospital. Washington, D.C., May 2d, 1871 General O.O. Howard L.L.D. President Howard University I have the honor respectfully to recommend to your favorable consideration, the application of Mr Samuel R. Watts for a Clerkship in the Bureau Mr Watts has been on duty in this Hospital nearly a year, & has given the highest satisfaction in the performance of his duties. He is thoroughly reliable, efficient & gentlemanly in his deportment & I should be very glad if he could receive the position he applies for very respectfully Robert Reyburn M.D. C.M.O & Surg: in charge Hospital