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as it really stood. I decided to report the facts as near as I could learn them, for the future action of the Sub-asst. Commissioner.
I would respectfully recommend that a letter be sent to Squire Miller, to learn the action of the agent at Tupelo and to request all the official correspondence in the case, and that Duke be sent for & directed to bring the contract that he said it may be examined more carefully.
I am, very respectfully
your obdt servant 
I. A. Shelby
2nd Lieut. 34th U.S. Infantry.
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on the 7 line not sure if its & but short. Reviewer: looks good!