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Genl Howard desires me to write to you that his purpose in giving this letter, was, that good and fair contracts should be made with unemployed freedmen. He thinks Mr Withers will be willing to make such contracts judging from his statements.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
H.M. Stinson
Brvt Lt Col & A.D.C.