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Bureau R F and A L Hd Qrs Sub Dist of Beaufort. N.C Beaufort N C Dec 10th 1866 Respectfully forwarded to Bvt. Lt Col J F Churr V.R.C A.A.A Genl through Lt Col S Moore VRC Supt with the information that the within property is reported on my records as lands belonging to the State of North Carolina it is leased to Josiah Collins until Jany 1867 Richard Dillon Capt VRC and Asst. Supt (3 Enclosures) E B p (80) Bureau Refugees Freedmen Office Supt East Dist New Bern Dec 12/66 Respectfully forwarded to Bvt Lt Col J. F. Chur A A A Genl with the recommendation that (over) the property be turned over to the petitioners they being the legal owners as appears by the papers enclosed Stephen Moore Lt Col VRC & Supt E B—17" [[?]] [[double line drawn across page]]