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Johns Island, So. Carolina.
January 31, 1867.

In accordance with Special Order No. 15. p. II dated Hd Qrs. Bu. R.F. and A.L. So. Ca. January 28. 1867, constituting us a Board under Sec. [[strikethrough]] 2 [[/strikethrough]] II of a bill to establish a Bureau of R.F. and A.L. "__" to assess the value of buildings and improvements placed by freed people upon lands covered by possessory titles on Johns Island. S.C.," we have examined and assessed the improvements placed upon land covered by possessory title No. 317 dated Sept 18. 1865, located by Harry Gibbs (freedman) on plantation known as Sol. Legare's "Village Place" on said Johns Island, S.c. as follows:

One Dwelling Hut at $15. Fifteen Dollars, as a fair compensation to be made to the said Harry Gibbs "by the former owners of such lands or their legal representation."

E. W. Everson        }
Bvt Maj USV. ADC     } Appraisers
William. B. Cutter  }

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