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Manassas Prince William Co., Va. Jan'y 2, 1868 Genl. O Brown Civic Commissioner Va Sir I have the honor herewith of inclosing to you a note from Genl. O.O. Howard stating his desire for me to have a place under your appointment I have to say if I am so appointed I will use my utmost indeavors to do my duty faithfully. This is the first time I have asked for any position under the Government since the Rebellion although I served as an Officer from the first Bull Run fight to the end of it I served under Genl Howard as Brig. Major Genl but