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be again appointed an Agent in the Bureau and assigned to duty as such.

I would refer you to General O. Brown for a recommendation as regards my qualifications for the said position. I would also state that Brevet Brig. Gen'l. Wm A Leech of this city is well acquainted with me, I having served in the same Regiment with him, and was instrumental in obtaining his release from the Southern Prison when he was a Prisoner of War.

Trusting that this application will meet with your favorable consideration
I have the honor
to be very respectfully
Your obedience Servant
John W. Barnes
No 2028 Christian Street
Philadelphia, Penn.