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Law Office of Sam. McKee
No. 157 Jefferson Street, bet. Fourth and Fifth.
Louisville, Ky., December 7th 1871

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

Majr Genl O. O. Howard
Superintendent Freedmens Bureau &c
Washington, D.C.

Dr Sir
I learn that Mr Ray at present Superintending affairs of at the "Bureau in this state, prefers to resign at an early day.

In that case I beg leave to Recommend Mr P J Overly, for his successor, to fill the place so long as one may be needed in this State.  Mr Overly has been a long time a clerk in the office and is familiar with the business and is competent for the place. Was a soldier in the Army; and is a worthy young married and devoted Republican

vy truly
Sam McKee

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