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Sub. Disct. Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Ala. March 10th 1866

Col. C. Cadle, Jr.
A.A.G. Bureau. of. R.F. and A.L.

Colonel,
Your dispatches of the 2d have just been received.
I have seen the Sheriff in regards to the case of Alzy Freedman committed for horse stealing. I have also given him the respite for Aaron Crosby, and all is right.
Had I not received the Telegraphic dispatch your mesenger would have been just one day too late. 
I am Col Very Respectfuly
You Obeident Servant
J. W. Cogswell
34, N.J. Vol
Asst. Supt. Bureau. of. R.F. and A.L. 

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Edited: removed Archive stamp per SI ignore, completed transcribing page, he needs to learn how to spell