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Essx, Essx Co. N. York
Decr 15 1865

Col. O. Brown
Supt. Freedman Affairs
Dept of Va.
 
Dr. Col. You will probably recollect me as Provost Marshal of Portsmouth Va. prior & up to the surrender of Lee's Army_ Sometime since I was mustered out of service because of Expiration of term of service & have just resumed the practice of my profession, the law._ I find however that the sudden change to this cold latitude after three years in Virginia affect my health_ & I write to ask you have you employment which you could give me, in your Bureau during the present winter at least?

I am willing to labor in any capacity commensurate with my strength & ability & for such remuneration as would

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