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B.R.F & A L Kinston Lenoir Co N.C. July 23, 1867 Sir; Enclosed please find communication called for, relative to the murder or supposed murder of the freedman Quash Whitefield Very Respectfully Your obt Servant. [[signature]] H. H. Foster [[/signature]] Bvt Major U.S. Volunteers Bvt Major General Avery BRF & AL Through Maj Compton.