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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Headq'rs Southern District of N.C.,
Wilmington, N.C. Nov 6th 1865

Lt. Beecher
A.A.A.G.

Sir,

I have the honor to apply for transportation to Columbia S.C. for Peggy Richardson (Freedwoman) & two children. She came here with her husband when the Army Came, he acting as Guide. She has been supporting herself and children since she came here. She is now out of work and wishes to return home

I am
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
Chas. J. Wickersham
Bvt. Major & Supt.

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[[footnote 1]] two children