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Camp 117th U.S. Col. Troops Brownsville, Texas April 22d 1866. Brg. Genl. Gregory Chiefl of Freedmen Bureau Galveston, Texas, Genl I have the honor to respectfully request an appointment in the Freedmens Bureau at such place and in such capacity as you may deem proper. I have been in the Service nearly four (4) years and have been an officer in this Regt. since February 1865. Hoping that my application will be looked upon favorably, I remain Your Obedt. Servt. Willam Pomeroy 1st Lieut. 117h U.S.C.T. Brownsville, Texas