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WAR DEPARTMENT, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, April 9. 1867 Bt. Brig Gen O. Brown Asst Comm'r Richmond, Va. Dear General, Genl Howard desires me to say that he will be glad to have you apply for the appointment as civilian agent, of the bearu [Bureau] of Mr. A.D. Bailie, formerly Major U.S.V. if you can make use of his services. Upon such application being made the appointment will be sent him from this office Yours truly A.P. Ketchum A A A Genl
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Not sure if I'm reading correctly the word I transcribed as "bearu"