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^[[ [W 249] ]]

Ridgeway N. C. Aug 29^th 1867

Dear Robert

I have been to see Capt Hays at Warrenton since my return from Raleigh, and he informs me that he cannot do anything for me in regard to restoring my Grand Child Bettie.  He says that Mrs Chambliss shows him a binding Contract and he cannot release the girl for me.  You will Please go to Head Quarters and show this letter and see if they can do any thing for me, and if they cannot you will please get the Capt to write to Gen^l Sickles.  I would be glad to get permission to have all of