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seen from the documents above related that I had no volition in the premises. That what I was required by the Military Authorities to do, I could not have avoided, and as the only means of redress obtained from the proper Officer his receipt for the key in obedience to the requisition made. It cannot therefore be contended with any show of fairness that the property was voluntarily abandoned by me, again during my absence from my home by expulsion from the Federal lines without just cause. I have not been engaged in arms or otherwise in aiding or encouraging rebellion - unless a sympathy for the success of the confederate cause could be so construed -
Now that the war is over I am satisfied it is not the purpose of the United States or its constituted authorities to do wrong to any man - Justice magnanimity and that spirit which says "as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise" forbid it -
Therefore I am sure that in your final action you will upon mature deliberation, conclude that my property does not come within the provisions of the Act of Congress which regulates your department, and that you will release it from entry upon your Books,  which would not have been made, had the facts been sufficiently known.
It may be proper further to state, that I have taken the Oath of Amnesty, my loyalty has been endorsed by President Johnson & Maj Genl Thomas. That my petition for pardon has been recommended by Hon L E Parsons Prov Governor of the State of Alabama, and is now in Washington City, waiting the action of the President.
Very Respectfully your Obt Servt
Geo. P. Beirne