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Chicago Ill
June 15, 1867

Majr Genl O O Howard — 

Genl
Some time since I wrote you in reference to Negro Labor in, and around a Coal Mine.

Our Men begin to show signs of weakness — and if I am compelled to re-employ them — must take advantage of their dissatisfaction to settle diferences — But they have bothered us so much by strikes — that I would like to introduce a new element — 

Pleas advise me as soon as ascertained — what the chance is — 

I Remain
Very Respectfully
C C Merrick