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C. 77 FBSM. 1865

Vicksburg Miss Oct 30th 1865

Chandler Julia
"Petitioner"

Presents a Petition for the restoration of her property consisting of all land known as Island No. 92 in the Miss. River,
Also requests all timber and wood remaining on her property.

Freedman's Bureau State of Miss * OCT 30 1865 * Received

Freedman's Bureau State of Miss * OCT 31 1865 * Received Back



BUREAU OF REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABANDONED LANDS.
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, 
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
VICKSBURGH, MISS., OCT 30TH 1865.

Respectfully referred to to Maj. T.S. Free A.I.G. for investigation and report

BY ORDER OF COL. SAMUEL THOMAS,
Assistant Commissioner, Bureau R.F. & A.L., 
State of Mississippi
J H Weber
Capt. and Act. Ass't Adj't Gen'l.

E & M #46 1865

Office A.I.G. Freedmen's Bureau
For State of Mississippi
Vicksburg Miss. Oct 31st 1865

Respectfully returned to Col. Samuel Thomas Asst Comr State of Miss. with the following remarks: That Petitioner is a worthy subject and should have immediate possession of her home. That the Lessee on the place is cutting her timber to her great wrong and damage. That it should not be allowed, as it will render her penniless if continued.

F. Sargent Free,
Maj & A.I. Genl

Transcription Notes:
A.I.G = Assistant Inspector General