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[[right margin]] S. S. Gardner [[/right margin]]
[[left margin]] Rec'd May 19" '66 [[/left margin]]

soon as he returned to Montgomery, but has probably forgotten it will you please forward, say ten. 
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servt
Sam S. Gardner

P.S. Colored woman are put at work on streets by our new Mayor, Dr. Reese, this morning. At first it was reported that they were included in the chain gang, upon which I sent the accompanying communication. The mayor called, in answer, and stated that the women were not attached to the chain but were set at light work, such as hoeing dirt from the gutters, &c. If any action is thought advisable by the General, I will await instructions.
S.S.G.

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