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be promulgated as soon as practicable in order to save colored Soldiers from the exactions and frauds of Claim Agents. Where Regiments are mustered out in the State under your Charlge an Officer should be present to receive such Claims as the discharged Soldiers may present
I am, General
Very Respectfully
Your ob't Servant
Wm Fowler
Bvt. Maj. & A.A. Genl.