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and I was compelled to have recourse to an officer of the law. This I would not have done if I could have avoided it without the forfeiture of my bond.

The mother was not long since confined in child bed of a man, with whom she had taken up without legal marriage since the return of peace. 

During her confinement she subsisted on rations, drawn from the government. She has several children to support, and during her recent illness she lived on charity. She is unable to support her family much less to educate them- These facts were before the Probate Judge, and doubtless caused his decision.

I have unintentionally stirred up an excitement among the Freedmen, and if you think I have done wrong I will take it as a great favor if you will send me an order for the restoration of the girl to her mother. I would greatly prefer under the present aspect of the affair, that the matter should be so settled.

If you think, however, that the apprenticeship should continue, I will take it as a great personal favor, if you will write a word or two to "Edy Batchelor" of this place, as to her duty in the premises. 

My reference in Montgomery are Mr. Jno Whiting and Rev Dr. Petrie. I am Pastor of The Presbyterian Church here- None but the best intentions have moved me in the matter above

By a speedy reply you will greatly oblige
Yours &c
G. R. Foster
 

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