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of my complaint and sent for Mr Gibson who examined me to their satisfaction, & they then consented for me to come away. I have never received a cent for my labor since I have been there. The following persons will sware to the above to wit Frank Johnson, Alex Simpson, Jene Tyrell Abraham Griffin R. Palmore, Thos Creasy, & a great many others, Signed Elias his X mark Tyrell P.S. Steamboats will not let a colored man get on board without a pass. By order of Bvt Maj Genl Gillem A.W. Preston A.A.A.G. E3} 395} 1867} stamp - Freedman's Bureau State of Miss APR 18 1867 Received