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Raleigh Jan 12, 1866
Respectfully returned the mare and mule belong to the U.S. Govt. Neither Mrs Smith nor William have any claim upon them. Orders have been issued to turn in all such stock to the L.M. Dept. Gov can have them sent S.U. Garouth [[?]] Raleigh or to his agent at Fayetteville.
E. Whittlesey
Col. & Asst. Cmr