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V.93.R.F.& A.L. Vol 12, 68
Richmond, Feby 19/68
Virginia

Brown, B.B. Gen. - O.
Asst. Comr.

Requests that Miss Elizabeth Van Lew be appointed a clerk in Bureau at $100 per month.

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU OF R.F.& A.L. RECD HD QRS ASST COMMISSIONER FEB 22 1868 [[stamp]]

L.S.155, R.F.& A.L. Va. 1 Vol 1868
L.S.181 & 182, R.F.& A.L., Va. 1 Vol 1868

W.113.R.F.& A.L. Va. 1st Vol 1868
War Department
Bureau R.F.& A.L.
Washington Feby 21/68

Respectfully returned to Genl. O. Brown A.C. of Va. with appointment enclosed as requested.

By order of 
Major Genl. O.O. Howard
E. Whittlesey
A.A.A. Genl. 

Transcription Notes:
180 years ago, a woman got paid the same as a man for doing the same job! Woohoo!