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B 149 [[preprinted]] (R., F., & A. L. Vol ^[[15]],) 18^[[69.]] [[/preprinted]] B 373 O.S.E.D.C. Vol.1.1869 Salma, Kent Co. Md. December 9th, 1869. Bell, C. C. Is of the opinion that had he been a white man, his case would have been differently acted upon. Has been informed that through the bureau he would get redress. Says, "the assault may be repeated at any time". [[preprinted]] WRAPPER ( Enclosures.) Received Bureau R., F., & A. L., 18 [[/preprinted]] [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] WAR DEPARTMENT, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, WASHINGTON, ^[[Dec 11th]] 18^[[69.]] [[/preprinted]] Respectfully referred to Maj. [[underlined]] D. G. Swaim [[/underlined]] Supt of Education D.C., Md, Del &c. By order of Bt. Maj. Genl [[underlined]] Howard [[/underlined]] [[checkmark]] [[signature]] Henry M Whittelsey [[/signature]] A.A.A. General