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[[preprinted]] 
State of North Carolina,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, ^[[August 12th],], 1865. 
[[/preprinted]]

Col. E. Whittlesey
Assistant Commissioner
Freedmen's Bureau N.C.—

Colonel:—
I take pleasure in introducing Mr. Alexander J. Troy, of Columbus County, in this state. Mr. Tory desires an interview in regard to affairs, connected with your Bureau, in his section.  
Mr. T. is an intelligent gentleman and of high character; and will be able to give you valuable information touching matters in his locality.

Very Respectfully,
Yr. Obd. Svt.,
[[signature]] W. W. Holden [[/signature]]

Transcription Notes:
Name written first as Troy and then as Tory -- Beth