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Bureau R. F. & A. L. Office Agent Dougherty, Lee, & Terrell Cos Albany Ga May 27. 1867. O. H. Howard Esq Agent &c Sir; I hereby respectfully solicit your aid in obtaining for me an order directing that my rations be commuted while I remain on duty as clerk in your office. You are aware, Sir, that I can not cook my own rations while on this duty. I. have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt August Best Private Co. E. 16th U.S. Inft.