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Lowell Massachusetts
March 12th, 1866

Bvt. Brig Gen E.M. Gregory
Assistant Comr. Bureau Freedmen &c
Galveston Tex.

Sir:
On the 27th ult. I made application to Major Genl O.O. Howard, in charge of Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands for a position in the Bureau and received, in reply thereto, answer under date of the 6th inst. that there is no vacancy to which he can at present make appointment, but suggested that application be made to some Assistant Commissioner for the desired position, as such are authorized to fill vacancies that may occur in the state or states under their supervision. In compliance with the above suggestion, I have the honor to make the application to you for the desired

Transcription Notes:
ult = preceding month