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Vicksburg Mississippi July 21st 1865 Colonel Samuel Thomas Provost Marshal Freedmen District of Mississippi Sir, I have the honor to request that I be detailed as Assistant Provost Marshal of Freedman for the following reasons, viz: I have been for a long time on detached service, but now will be obliged to join my regiment and take command of a company, which I do not wish to do, as I have tendered my resignation and therefore do not wish to become responsible for any government property. I have the honor to be, Colonel Respectfully Your Obedient Servant William Degan 1st Lieutenant 5th U.S.Colored Artillery (Heavy)