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Headquarters, Assistant Commissioner,
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Charleston, S.C., Nov 13 1867.

Bt. Maj. L. Walker
S.A. Com'r

Major
The Ass't. Com'r. wishes you to investigate and report upon the official character and action of the Sheriff of Barnwell District and also upon the action of Mr Nerland Agent of the Bureau
Many and grievious complaints are preferred by the Colored people by letters to the Ass't. Com'r. against both of these officials.

I am sir
Very respect Your Obe't Serv't
Edw. L. Deane
Bt Maj & A.A.A.G

Transcription Notes:
Edw is for Edward, Deane is confirmed