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Bureau of R.F. and A.L. Office Sub Asst. Comr. Sub Dist. 3. New Berne N.C. Sept. 20, 1867. Brvt. Major Genl. Robt. Avery Inspector B.R.F. and A.L. Raleigh N.C. Sir I have the honor in reply to your letter dated September 18th 1867, to report that both the father and mother of [[underlined]] Silvy [[/underlined]] are dead. [[underlined]] Mrs. Dinah Holmes [[/underlined]] is her step-mother and lives in Muddy St. New Berne N.C. The Grandfather of Silvy is alive and a hardy old man, his name is [[underlined]] Peter Stevenson, [[/underlined]] a cooper and lives in South Front St. New Berne N.C. he is both able and willing to support Silvy and her child Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant [[signature]] Stephen Moore [[/signature]] Lt. Col. V.R.C. Sub Asst. Comr.