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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