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0425

Harpers Ferry Va
September 2nd 1865

Major Gen OO Howard
Commissioner Freedmens Bureau

I have the honor very respectfully to apply for the release of my property consisting of one small brick house situate at Harpers Ferry W.V.A.

I have further the honor to state that it is not nor has not been occupied by or for Government use being rented to a private family and practically released July 31st as lease expires at that time and no further rent has been collected by Government Agent.

Enclosed please find Amnesty Oath as prescribed.

I am Gen Very Respectfully
Your most Obdt Svt
H.W. Clowe