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[R180] Raleigh, NC. Jan 20th/68 Gen O. O. Howard Sir My husband (Capt Noble) + self returned here, from the North on Saturday last. I find that my Brother Wm. Hm Birnie, has been removed from his position, as Bureau Agent-at- Lumberton in this State, on account of some charges derogatory to his character, Col [[?]] whom I [[?]] yesterday, assures me that he has read some strong letters, from persons of character + standing in Lumberton (which he forwards to you by this mail) to prove that these charges are untrue, I earnestly