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Head Quarters Co. "H" 72. O. V.O.L.
Hickory St. July 29th 1865

Mr John Blakeley:

You are hereby authorized to retain the family of negroes to which you refer. You are requested to treat them as kindly as possible, yet resort to resort to any necessary means to secure their their obedience

Yours very respectfully
[[signature]] Joseph Seafford [[/signatue]] Captain Comdg Co.