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Private

September 7th, 1898.

S. Howell, Esq.,
Major and Additional Paymaster, U.S.W.,
Card, Pay Department, U.S. Army,
Atlanta, Georgia.

My dear Howell:-
Your letter of 4th instant came yesterday and I note with interest its contents. It is needless to say that all of your friends here sympathize most keenly with your desire to continue in the Army as Paymaster. We know that you are fully qualified for the place, and furthermore, that you have earned it many times over by the excellent service you have rendered to your country and state. The letter from Senator Burrows and the copy of your letter to Senator McMillan are very promising documents, and, so far as I can learn, you can depend implicitly upon their support. 
General Alger is expected here the latter part of this week. On Monday of the next week General Duffield will arrive and it is barely possible that Col. Hecker will also be here at the same time. I will see both General Alger and general Duffield and do everything in my power in your behalf. Col. Hecker never waivered from the start, and when others felt it almost impossible to accomplish anything, he simply worked the harder. You can of course depend upon his not letting up, now that further work is required. After I have seen Gen'l Alger I will write you again and let you know what he has to say. With best wishes, and trusting you are well, 
I remain,
Yours faithfully,
Charles L Freer

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