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New Port R. I.
Dec 24th, 1865-
Dear Sir
I have lately received an order assigning me to the Freedmans Bureau. I understand that Genl. David Tilson is on duty in that department and I wish very much to be with him. As he has a whole state under his control he must have several Officers under him. Will you please drop him a line or ask some friend of his to do so, asking him if he will ask for me to report to him for duty. It would be much more pleasant for me than it would to go among strangers.