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police and incarcerated in the Common Prison by the order of a Rebel Acting Chief Magistrate of the City.

Sir I have too much confidence to doubt for a moment the ability and will of our Administration to redress this insolent and treasonable action.

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
Wm A Poillon
Capt & Asst Supt of Freedmen

Transcription Notes:
Note: If you haven't already, please read previous letters in this project detailing how Capt. Poillon oversaw the arrest of white men for lynching and murdering a Black man and was insistent that they be brought to justice. This officer was a force to be reckoned with!