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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