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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.