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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