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B.251. R.F. & A.L. Va. 2d Vol. 1866. Lowell Mass March 12, 1866 Bigelow J.G. States he applied to Maj Genl Howard for a position in the Bureau who referred him to Col O. Brown Asst Comr to whom he makes application now. Has served as officer of Colored troops. Has recommendations, various officers & military Boards Is personally acquainted with Genl Howard. [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. MAR 11 1866 [[/stamp]] LB 3 V. 440 Write that we are discharging nearly all of the cavalry in our supply for want of funds to pay them Mr Poor write the foregoing & then bring this letter Capt Bates