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War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, Oct 19, 1871. Mr. Edwin L Thomas [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] Sir; Your application to Gen Howard for a position as teacher is received. Please call on me at your convenience. I expect a application from S.C. for a large number of teachers. Very Respectfully E. Whittlesey A.A.A. Genl.