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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.

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stamp - Freedman's Bureau State of Miss APR 18 1867 Received