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[[preprinted]] Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, Headq'rs Southern District of N.C., Wilmington, N. C. ^[[Dec 26th]] 186^[[5]]. [[/preprinted]] Col E Whittlesey Asst Comm'r Col I have the honor to forward herewith a copy of the records of the County Court in the matter of Robt McKay & John Walker. I also enclose a copy of my letter to Lt Robt Drinker Asst Supt in whose Sub. District the affair occurred. I have also directed that the freedmen be set at liberty at once. Please advise me what further action I shall take in the matter. I am Col Very Respectfully Your Obt Sert [[signature]] Chas J Wickersham [[/signature]] Bvt. Major & Supt