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Freedmans Bureau
Cor 21. & P St
Washington D.C. Augt 30. 1865

My Dears

Came through safely by a kind
providence. Slept some—& some I didnt.
Head slightly aching in consequence—but
feel, I suppose, well as any body would
often the repose of such a jotting pillow.

Here, glad to see me—Took breakfast
with my Col.^d landlady—coffee, eggs—ham, sau-
sages, mutton stew—hot & cold biscuit—Tomatoes
potatoes—&c &c. Bath not any good, but feel
quite refreshed—filled, at any rate.

Am at the office ^too early to find the officials
who will be in a 10^oC. These clerks came earlier.

You all slept well I hope—& have a good
breakfast, Johnny & Sammy are up top no doubt
Yours aff.

J. W. Alvord