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Corpus Christi Texas January 19. 1867 Brevet Maj Gen Kiddoo Sir I have the honor to ask if appointments to the Freedmens Bureau are filled by civilians. If so I have the honor to ask for the appointment in this district. I made application for the position while Post Adjt at this place, but on account of my Regt's muster out in Oct last, I did not get it. So you may have the same recommendations on file now, that were sent at that time. which will satisfy you on who I am. I am Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt James Downing Late Lieut 36th U.S. C.I. Bvt 1st Lt. U.S. Vols. Corpus Christi, Tex.