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M. 40. FBSM. '65 Natchez Miss. Sept 4th 1865 Mellen. S.C., Mrs. Petitions for the restoration of her property in the City of Natchez. (5 Enclosures) L.R.M. 54-E.B.129. OFFICE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, FREEDMEN'S BUREAU STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. Vicksburg, Miss., Sept 13. 1865. Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Genl O.O. Howard Comr Bureau R.F. and A.L and the return of the property recommended. Saml Thomas COLONEL AND ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER. Freedmen's Bureau, State of Miss, War Department, Bureau R.F. and A.L. Washington. Dept. 25.1865. Respectfully returned to Col. Saml. Thomas. Asst Com. Vicksburg Miss. with authority to restore the within property in accordance with Circular No. 15, emanating from this Bureau. By order of Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, Commr. &c Wm Fowler Asst Adjt. Genl.