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B. 28. R.F. & A.L. Va. 1st. Vol. 1868. -
Alexandria, Va.
Jany. 27th. 1868.
V 78, R.F. & A.L. Vol 12, '68.

Birrell, John
Formerly 1st. Lieut. 39th. U.S.C.T.

ER

Applies for an appointment in the Bureau R.F. & A.L. States, that, he was the first East Virginian to raise a Company for the Union Army, and the only one, who served as an officer, in the Colored Troops.

[[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. WASHINGTON. REC'D FEB 24 1868 [[/stamp]]

H'd Q'rs Asst. Com'r., Dist. of Va.
Bureau of R.F. & A.L.
Richmond, Va. Feb. 19th. 1868.

Respectfully forwarded to Major General O. O. Howard, Com'r.

If the Commissioner thinks proper to give Mr. Birrell an appointment, I can assign him to duty, in this District. 

O Brown
Bvt. Brig. Genl. Vols.
Asst. Com'r.

E. &. M. 1 Vol. 129./68

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