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with such Troops. If there is any vacancy in the State under your controll, I desire to be informed, so that I can file with you recommendations, therefor. I have the testimonials of several General Officers under whom I have served besides several recommendations from Military Boards of Examiners as high as the grade of Lieut Colonel, which I think will be satisfactory to you. I can also refer you to General Howard, with whom I am personally acquainted. My experience in Court-Martials, and knowledge of Law - that being my pursuit - together with a knowledge of the character and wants of the Freedmen ought to make me of some service in the Bureau. Hoping to have a favorable reply, I remain very respectfully Your Obedient Servant, J.G. Bigelow Address: Lowell Mass.