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Austin. Tex. Feb 22d 1866. Brev. Brig. Genl. E. D. Gregory. Asst. Com. "Freedmen's Bureau" Galveston. Texas. Sir. I have the honor to apply for the position of Agent of "Freedmen's Bu under the [[strikethrough]] recent [[/strikethrough]] law of Congress when put into effect and respectfully refer to the following endorsements Very Respectfully, Wm. D. Price. Formerly Adjutant 1st Texas Cavalry Vols U.S.A. We recommend Price for the appointment J A Paschal W.E. Jones B.G. Shields F.H. Duval E Degenes William Alexander J S Haynes Edw'd J. Davis Robt. H. Taylor Albert H. Latimer J.W. Flanagan I concur & join in the above recommendation A J Hamilton Provl Gov of Texas.