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Zama Plantation, Miss.
June 17th 1865.

General,

The bearer, Rev. Wm. Larkin, is a friend, relative & confidant of Gen. Buford, late in command at Helena, Ark. He is a Presbyterian minister of good standing, a teacher of reputation & experience, and a thoroughly loyal citizen, one of the very few, in this section, with whom I could [[?]] commune during the late troubles. He visits New Orleans in pursuit of employment, & I take the liberty of recommending him to your kindness.

Congratulating you, General, on the distinguished & successful part you have taken in restoring peace to the country, & hoping that you may long be spared to control our affairs,
I have the honor to be,
with great esteem & respect,
[[?]]
I. F. H. Claiborne

[[?]] [[?]] County,
A.A.A.G.

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