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Bureau of R F and A L
Office Asst Supt Sub-Dist of Weldon
Halifax N.C.  May 14th 1867

Genl Rob't Avery
Inspector B R F and A.L.
Raleigh N.C.

General
In reply to your communication of the 6th inst I have the honor to state that the three Col'd boys, David, Charles and John, are hired to Mr P M Edmundson, by one John Sturdevant who is their uncle. David and Charles receive each $75 00 for the year. John receives his victuals and clothes.

They receive their wages themselves, & are represented as being opposed to returning to Mr Young. they left him for the reason that they could do better than to remain there.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
[[signature]] Jno M Foote [[/signature]]
2d Lt VRC and Asst Supt

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