This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
Bureau R F and A.L. Wilmington, N.C. Feb. 15th 1866 Col Wm H H Beadle Supt Southern Dist N.C. Sir I have the honor to apply for transportation to Selma Dallas Co Alabama for 2 freedmen named respectively, Henry Blevin & Andrew Everthorn These two men were robbed on the W & W R R some 3 weeks ago and are now in this city destitute but desire to go to their homes in the above named place where they are sure of a livelihood and can be with their families They are both very worthy men and in every way deserving I have the honor to be Col Very Respectfully Yr. obt. sevt. H H Foote Asst. Supt. RF and AL